Multiple Choice
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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