All of the Following Are Examples of Compensatory Mechanisms That

question 7

Multiple Choice

All of the following are examples of compensatory mechanisms that would occur as a result of metabolic acidosis except

• A) buffer systems accept H+.
• B) kidneys secrete H+.
• C) kidneys retain H+.
• D) kidneys generate bicarbonate.
• E) respiratory rate increases.

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