Multiple Choice
When the pH of the extracellular fluid drops,the kidneys
A) excrete more hydrogen ions.
B) excrete more bicarbonate ions.
C) reabsorb bicarbonate ions.
D) excrete more hydrogen ions and excrete more bicarbonate ions.
E) excrete more hydrogen ions and reabsorb bicarbonate ions.
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