When Fewer Hydrogen Ions Are Secreted into the Filtrate, How

question 51

Multiple Choice

When fewer hydrogen ions are secreted into the filtrate, how is blood pH affected?

• A) Blood pH is not affected by hydrogen ions.
• B) Blood pH increases.
• C) Blood pH alternately increases and decreases.
• D) Blood pH decreases.

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