Which Statement Is Incorrect

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which statement is incorrect?

• A) When [H⁺] increases, the kidneys conserve HCO₃^- by reabsorbing more HCO₃^- and reducing its excretion in the urine.
• B) When [H⁺] increases, the kidneys secrete more H⁺ to be eliminated in the urine.
• C) When [H⁺] increases, the kidneys secrete more basic phosphate to buffer the H⁺ in the tubular filtrate.
• D) When [H⁺] decreases, the kidneys excrete more HCO₃^- into the urine.
• E) When severe acidosis is present, the kidney tubules secrete NH₃.

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