When blood starts to become too acidic, the kidneys respond by
A. synthesizing and secreting bicarbonate ions while reabsorbing H+.
B. synthesizing and reabsorbing H+ while filtering bicarbonate ions.
C. synthesizing and reabsorbing bicarbonate ions while secreting H+.
D. decreasing filtration rate and increasing reabsorption of both bicarbonate ions and H+.
E. increasing filtration rate and increasing reabsorption of H+.
C
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