When the Extracellular Fluids Become Too Alkaline, How Do the Kidneys

question 20

Multiple Choice

When the extracellular fluids become too alkaline, how do the kidneys respond?

• A) They trigger the respiratory centers to hyperventilate
• B) They excrete HCO₃- into the urine
• C) They excrete HCO₃- into the blood
• D) They add PCO₂ into the blood

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