Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (14th Edition)

Published by Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.
ISBN 10: 1305073959
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-395-1

Chapter 40 - Self-Quiz - Page 721: 9

Answer

Option a

Work Step by Step

Secretion of hydrogen ions into the kidney tubules makes the extracellular fluid less acidic.It is the body's mechanism to maintain the pH of the extracellular fluid.That is,when the pH of the extracellular fluid increases,tubular secretion of H+ ions also increases.The secreted H+ ions combine with phosphate or ammonia,which is then excreted via the urine.
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