When the PH of Extracellular Fluids Is Acidic, How Will

question 47

Multiple Choice

When the pH of extracellular fluids is acidic, how will the kidneys respond?

• A) They will retain H+
• B) They will excrete H+ into the urine.
• C) The kidneys have no role in H+ regulation.
• D) They will excrete more HCO₃^- into the urine

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Definitions:

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that vibrates in response to sound and plays a key role in the mechanical to neural transduction of auditory stimuli.

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening that leads from the middle ear to the inner ear, transmitting sound vibrations to the cochlea.

Ossicle's Amplified Vibrations

The process by which the small bones in the middle ear amplify sound vibrations for hearing.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped cavity of the inner ear that plays a key role in the process of hearing by converting sound vibrations into nerve impulses.