The Third Line of Defence Will Be the Renal Mechanism

question 193

Multiple Choice

The third line of defence will be the renal mechanism of pH control. Which of the following statements of renal compensation will NOT occur in response to this condition?

• A)HCO₃^- excretion will increase.
• B)H⁺ excretion will increase.
• C) NH₃ secretion is likely to occur.

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