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-(1) amount of bicarbonate ions in the urine during compensation for alkalosis; (2) amount of bicarbonate ions in the urine during compensation for acidosis
A)Choose this if the first item is greater than the second item.
B)Choose this if the first item is less than the second item.
C)Choose this if the first item is equal or nearly equal to the second item.

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During compensation for alkalosis, the kidneys excrete more bicarbonate ions in the urine to decrease blood pH, whereas during acidosis, they retain bicarbonate ions to increase blood pH.

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