In order to compensate for a hyperventilation, the
A) kidneys increase the reabsorption of hydrogen ions.
B) kidneys increase the conversion of glutamine to bicarbonate.
C) kidneys decrease the reabsorption of bicarbonate.
D) lungs increase ventilation rate.
E) kidneys increase the secretion of hydrogen ions.
Ans: C) kidneys decrease the reabsorption of bicarbonate.
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