If the Tubular Filtrate Becomes Too Acidic, What Is Secreted

question 49

Multiple Choice

If the tubular filtrate becomes too acidic, what is secreted by the tubular epithelial cells to buffer the secreted H⁺?

• A)HCO₃^-
• B)OH^-
• C) NH₃
• D) NH₄⁺

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