When the extracellular fluids become too alkaline, how do the kidneys respond?

A. They trigger the respiratory centers to hyperventilate
B. They excrete HCO3- into the urine
C. They excrete HCO3- into the blood
D. They add PCO2 into the blood


Answer: B

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