An Excess of Hydrogen Ions in the Body Fluids Can

Question

An excess of hydrogen ions in the body fluids can have fatal results because this can
A) break chemical bonds.
B) change the shape of proteins, rendering them nonfunctional.
C) disrupt tissue functions.
D) change body fluid pH.
E) All of the answers are correct.

Accepted Answer

An excess of hydrogen ions in the body fluids can indeed have fatal results for all the reasons listed. It can break chemical bonds, change the shape of proteins (denaturation), rendering them nonfunctional, disrupt tissue functions, and change body fluid pH, all of which are critical to maintaining homeostasis and proper physiological function.