Which of the Following Correctly Describes a Facet of Chloride

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly describes a facet of chloride?

• A)A loss of Cl^- is equivalent to a gain in acid.
• B)Cl^- is usually excreted with H⁺ as HCl.
• C)Cl^- levels vary inversely with HCO₃^- levels.
• D)Cl^- plays a key role in acid-base buffering.

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