Acid-base balance exists when
A) there is a balance between the rates of absorption across the digestive tract with rates of loss at the kidneys.
B) the amount of water gain equals the amount of water loss.
C) protein intake equals protein excretion.
D) the net gain in sodium ions equals its net loss.
E) the production of hydrogen ions is equal to their loss.

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The production of hydrogen ions (acids) must be equal to their loss in order to maintain acid-base balance. If there are too many acids being produced or too few being lost, the pH of the body can become imbalanced, which can lead to health problems. The other choices do not relate to acid-base balance.

Acid-Base Balance Exists When