The kidney tubular cells secrete NH3

a. when the urinary pH becomes too high
b. when the body is in a state of alkalosis
c. to buffer the acid phosphate excreted in the urine
d. when there is excess NH3 in the body fluid
e. to enable further renal secretion of H+


E

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