Which statement is incorrect?
A)When [H+] increases, the kidneys conserve HCO3- by reabsorbing more HCO3- and reducing its excretion in the urine.
B)When [H+] increases, the kidneys secrete more H+ to be eliminated in the urine.
C)When [H+] increases, the kidneys secrete more basic phosphate to buffer the H+ in the tubular filtrate.
D)When [H+] decreases, the kidneys excrete more HCO3- into the urine.
E)When severe acidosis is present, the kidney tubules secrete NH3.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The kidneys secrete more acidic phosphate, not basic phosphate, to buffer H+ in the tubular filtrate.

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