Multiple Choice
The kidney tubular cells secrete NH3
A) when the urinary pH becomes too high
B) when the body is in a state of alkalosis
C) to buffer the acid phosphate excreted in the urine
D) when there is excess NH3 in the body fluid
E) to enable further renal secretion of H+
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