Which of the Following Statements Concerning HCO₃⁻ Excretion by the Kidneys

question 186

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning HCO₃⁻ excretion by the kidneys is incorrect?

• A)During HCO3- reabsorption, HCO3- in the tubular fluid is actively cotransported by K+.
• B)HCO3- is not excreted at pH =7.4.
• C)Secretion of H+ is accompanied by the addition of new HCO3- to the plasma.
• D)HCO3- excretion increases during alkalosis.
• E)None of the above are incorrect.

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