The Lungs are Able to Remove the Equivalent of _____

Question

The lungs are able to remove the equivalent of _____ L of carbonic acid a day.
A) 50
B) 60
C) 40
D) 30

Accepted Answer

The lungs can remove the equivalent of 30 L of carbonic acid a day by exhaling carbon dioxide, which is produced as a waste product of metabolism in the body. This process is crucial for maintaining the body's acid-base balance.