When a person's blood pH is too low, the kidneys will restore a healthier balance by ________

A) reabsorbing more hydrogen ions from the filtrate
B) slowing ventilation
C) secreting excess hydrogen ions into urine
D) secreting more sodium ions into the urine


Answer: C

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