Select the Correct Statement About Renal Mechanisms of Acid- Base

question 13

Multiple Choice

Select the correct statement about renal mechanisms of acid- base balance.

• A)The kidneys are the most important mechanism for eliminating all bicarbonate ions.
• B)The kidneys are not able to excrete phosphoric acid.
• C)Excreted hydrogen ions are unbound in the filtrate.
• D)Kidney tubule cells are able to synthesize bicarbonate ion.

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