In response to respiratory acidosis, kidneys sacrifice chlorides to reabsorb larger numbers of _____ ions.

A) Sodium
B) Magnesium
C) Bicarbonate
D) Potassium
E) Chloride


Answer: C) Bicarbonate

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The _________ gland is surrounded by the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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