During an acidotic state, the kidneys attempt to maintain a normal pH by:

A. excreting bicarbonate.
B. retaining bicarbonate.
C. retaining hydrogen ions.
D. secreting hydrogen ions.


Ans: B. retaining bicarbonate.

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