The Kidneys Help Regulate Acid-Base Balance by Removing _______ from the Blood

question 64

Multiple Choice

The kidneys help regulate acid-base balance by removing _______ from the blood and returning _______ to the blood.

• A) CO₂; HCO₃^-
• B) H⁺; HCO₃^-
• C) H⁺; CO₂
• D) HCO₃^-; H⁺
• E) HCO₃^-; H₂CO₃

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