Which of these statements does NOT describe the kidneys' response to increased [H⁺] in the body fluids
A)They conserve HCO₃- by reabsorbing more HCO₃- and reducing its excretion in the urine.
B)They secrete more H⁺ to be eliminated in the urine.
C)They secrete more basic phosphate to buffer the H⁺ in the tubular filtrate.

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The kidneys secrete more acidic phosphate to buffer the H⁺ in the tubular filtrate, not basic phosphate. Therefore, statement C is incorrect.

Which of These Statements Does NOT Describe the Kidneys' Response