One of the Principal Means by Which the Kidneys Regulate

question 21

True/False

One of the principal means by which the kidneys regulate acid-base balance is by increasing or decreasing the bicarbonate concentration of the blood.

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Reverse Stock Split

A reverse stock split is an action taken by a corporation to reduce the number of its current shares in the market, thereby increasing the share price.

Market Price

The current price at which an asset or service can be bought or sold in a competitive and open market.

Shares Outstanding

Represents the total number of a company's shares that are currently owned by shareholders, including share blocks held by institutional investors and restricted shares owned by the company’s officers and insiders.

Stock Dividend

A dividend payment made to shareholders in the form of additional shares, rather than cash.