What will be the body's initial response to compensate for metabolic acidosis?
A) The respiratory rate will increase.
B) The respiratory rate will decrease.
C) The kidneys will eliminate H+ and absorb bicarbonate.
D) The kidneys will conserve H+ and excrete more bicarbonate.
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