In the Process of Secretion of H⁺ by the Intercalated

question 14

Multiple Choice

In the process of secretion of H⁺ by the intercalated cells in the late distal tubule and collecting duct, what would happen if Cl⁻/HCO₃⁻ antiporters are absent?

• A) HCO₃^- will accumulate in the intercalated cells
• B) H⁺ secretion by the intercalated cells will be inhibited
• C) CO₂ and H₂O will accumulate in the intercalated cells
• D) The proton pumps will secrete both H⁺ and HCO₃^-
• E) Na⁺ resorption will be inhibited

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