How Does the Urinary System Respond to Blood That Has

question 110

Multiple Choice

How does the urinary system respond to blood that has become acidic?

• A) secrete more hydrogen ions only
• B) breathing rate increases
• C) reabsorb more bicarbonate ions only
• D) breathing rate decreases
• E) both secrete more hydrogen ions and reabsorb more bicarbonate ions

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