The kidneys respond to respiratory acidosis by:
a. increasing the secretion of magnesium
b. exchanging sodium for calcium
c. increasing the retention of bicarbonate
d. exchanging potassium for hydrogen
Answer: c. increasing the retention of bicarbonate
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