I'm confused as to how the bicarbonate buffer system works. I know it's used to control pH levels of the blood.
I know that water and CO2 combine to form carbonic acid.
Carbonic acid then produces bicarbonate and H+ in a reversible reaction.
But, if pH increases shouldn't H+ be used to reduce alkalinity and not carbonic acid?
I know that water and CO2 combine to form carbonic acid.
Carbonic acid then produces bicarbonate and H+ in a reversible reaction.
But, if pH increases shouldn't H+ be used to reduce alkalinity and not carbonic acid?