How do the kidneys react to increased CO2 levels in the blood?

What will be an ideal response?


The kidneys convert carbonic acid into H+ and HCO3-. The H+ are removed via the urine, and the HCO3- is retained to neutralize any excess H+.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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