If the Kidneys Are Conserving HCO₃- and Eliminating H⁺ in Acidic

question 19

Multiple Choice

If the kidneys are conserving HCO₃- and eliminating H⁺ in acidic urine,which is occurring: metabolic alkalosis or metabolic acidosis?

• A)metabolic alkalosis
• B)metabolic acidosis

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