Which of the Following Statements Concerning HCO₃^- Excretion by the Kidneys

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning HCO₃^- excretion by the kidneys is incorrect?

• A) During HCO₃^- reabsorption, HCO₃^- in the tubular fluid is actively cotransported by K⁺.
• B) HCO₃^- is not excreted at pH =7.4.
• C) Secretion of H⁺ is accompanied by the addition of new HCO₃^- to the plasma.
• D) HCO₃^- excretion increases during alkalosis.
• E) None of these.

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