When trying to explain the role of potassium and hydrogen related to acid-base balance, which of the following statements is accurate?

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^{Hypokalemia is a potent stimulus for H}⁺^{secretion and HCO}3 ^{reabsorption. Acidosis}tends to increase H⁺elimination and decrease K⁺elimination, with a resultant increase in plasma potassium levels, whereas alkalosis tends to decrease H⁺elimination and increase K⁺elimination, with a resultant decrease in plasma K⁺levels.

When Trying to Explain the Role of Potassium and Hydrogen