Which of These Statements Does NOT Correctly Describe the Kidneys

question 204

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements does NOT correctly describe the kidneys' response to increased [H⁺] in the body fluids?

• 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.

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