In the Kidney Mechanism for Buffering the Acidity of the Blood,when

question 36

Multiple Choice

In the kidney mechanism for buffering the acidity of the blood,when would hydrogen ions be excreted and bicarbonate ions be reabsorbed?

• A)only when the lung system is not working
• B)when the blood is acidic
• C)when the blood is basic
• D)when the blood is neutral pH,which is not normal
• E)The kidney never excretes or reabsorbs hydrogen and bicarbonate ions.

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