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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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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a) atrophy b) hyperplasia c) hypertrophy d) adhesion e) anorexia
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