If the Kidneys Are Increasing Their Excretion of Hydrogen Ions

question 78

Multiple Choice

If the kidneys are increasing their excretion of hydrogen ions, this means that the pH of the blood has been:

• A)rising, becoming more alkaline
• B)falling, becoming more alkaline
• C)rising, becoming more acidic
• D)falling, becoming more acidic

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