How will the kidneys behave in respiratory acidosis?

a. Retain bicarbonate to increase the pH
b. Excrete more urine to reduce potassium
c. Concentrate the urine to conserve circulating fluid in the blood stream
d. Lower the pH by excretion of bicarbonate


ANS: A
In respiratory acidosis the pH is low. The kidneys will retain bicarbonate to increase the pH.

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