The Urinary System Helps to Maintain the Extracellular Fluid PH

question 55

Multiple Choice

The urinary system helps to maintain the extracellular fluid pH by

• A) synthesizing buffers.
• B) retaining carbon dioxide in the filtrate.
• C) excreting excess hydrogen ions.
• D) combining hydrogen ions with urea.
• E) signaling the respiratory system to adjust breathing rate.

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