When the concentration of H⁺ increases above normal, what is the compensating response? A)decreased excretion of H⁺ in the urine B)increased concentration of H⁺ in the plasma C) increased reabsorption of all filtered bicarbonate ions D) increased secretion of aldosterone from the posterior pituitary

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When the concentration of H⁺ increases, the body compensates by increasing the reabsorption of bicarbonate ions to help buffer and neutralize the excess hydrogen ions, thereby maintaining acid-base balance.

When the Concentration of H+ Increases Above Normal, What Is

When the Concentration of H⁺ Increases Above Normal, What Is