How do the kidneys compensate respiratory acidosis?

A) By reabsorbing more ammonia
B) By secreting more sodium ions
C) By reabsorbing more hydrogen ions
D) By secreting more bicarbonate ions
E) By secreting more hydrogen ions


E

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