An increased secretion of H⁺ ions in the kidney has the greatest direct effect on the tubular secretion of ____ ions.
A)calcium
B)chloride
C)phosphate
D)potassium
E)sodium

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Increased secretion of H⁺ ions in the kidney can lead to increased reabsorption of potassium ions due to the exchange mechanism in the renal tubules, where H⁺ and K⁺ ions are exchanged to maintain acid-base balance.

An Increased Secretion of H⁺ Ions in the Kidney Has