The kidneys compensate for respiratory alkalosis by _______.

A) conserving H+ and excreting bicarbonate ion
B) excreting H+ and bicarbonate ion
C) conserving H+ and bicarbonate ion
D) conserving bicarbonate ion and excreting H+


Ans: A) conserving H+ and excreting bicarbonate ion

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