An excessive amount of hydrogen ion present in the kidneys could lower the pH causing the urine to become to acidic.These hydrogen ions are removed by reaction with either ________ or ________.

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Ammonia (NH₃) and hydrogen phosphate (HPO₄²⁻) are both capable of reacting with hydrogen ions to form ammonium (NH₄⁺) and dihydrogen phosphate (H₂PO₄⁻), respectively, thus helping to buffer and remove excess hydrogen ions in the kidneys.

An Excessive Amount of Hydrogen Ion Present in the Kidneys