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Which of These Statements Does NOT Correctly Describe HCO3- Excretion

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Which of these statements does NOT correctly describe HCO3- excretion by the kidneys?


A) During HCO3- reabsorption, HCO3- in the tubular fluid is actively cotransported by K+.
B) HCO3- is not excreted at pH = 7.4.
C) Secretion of H+ is accompanied by the addition of new HCO3- to the plasma.
D) Excretion of HCO3- increases during alkalosis.

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