Which of These Statements Does NOT Describe HCO₃- Excretion by the Kidneys

question 127

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements does NOT describe HCO₃- excretion by the kidneys

• 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)Excretion of HCO₃- increases during alkalosis.

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