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    Where Does Most of the Body's Acid Come From
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Where Does Most of the Body's Acid Come From

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Question 8

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Where does most of the body's acid come from?


A) It is reabsorbed from the urine by the kidneys.
B) Metabolic reactions within the body
C) Ingestion of fruit juices
D) Ingestion of a variety of sources of bicarbonate

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