Which of These Statements Does NOT Correctly Describe HCO₃^- Excretion

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements does NOT correctly describe HCO₃^- excretion by the kidneys?

• 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) Excretion of HCO₃^- increases during alkalosis.

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