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acid-base balance [′as·əd ′bās ′bal·əns] (physiology) Physiologically maintained equilibrium of acids and bases in the body. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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This changes the body's acid-base balance and promotes
ventilation by increasing the depth of breathing. They
regulate the speed of various reactions in the body and maintain both
the water and acid-base balance in our systems. Depending on the acid-base balance of the colon, such bile acids
may increase the risk of cancer by damaging intestinal cells, according
to Michael Wargovich, an associate professor of medicine at M. |
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