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Quiz 44: Acid-Base Balance
In Acidosis, the Renal Tubule Excretion of Hydrogen Ions
Question 20
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In acidosis, the renal tubule excretion of hydrogen ions: A) decreases. B) increases. C) does not change. D) decreases only when potassium ion excretion increases.
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If the blood pH decreases below normal, the kidney tubules secrete _____ urine. A) fewer hydrogen ions from blood to B) more hydrogen ions from blood to C) more sodium ions into the D) Both A and C will occur.
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