When the pH of the extracellular fluid drops,the
A) kidneys excrete more hydrogen ions.
B) kidneys excrete more bicarbonate ions.
C) kidneys excrete fewer bicarbonate ions.
D) kidneys secrete more hydrogen ions and more bicarbonate ions.
E) kidneys secrete more hydrogen ions and fewer bicarbonate ions.
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