In regard to acid excretion by the body, which of the following statements are true?
I .If one system fails, the other can help compensate.
II.The kidneys can only remove fixed acids.
III.The kidneys can quickly remove acid.
IV.The lungs can quickly remove acid.

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Statement I is true because both the respiratory and urinary systems work together to regulate acid-base balance. If one system fails, the other can compensate to some extent. Statement II is true because the kidneys are primarily responsible for removing fixed acids (such as sulfuric acid and phosphoric acid) from the body. Statement III is false because it takes time for the kidneys to remove excess acid from the body. Statement IV is true because the lungs can quickly remove acid in the form of carbon dioxide by increasing respiration rate.

In Regard to Acid Excretion by the Body, Which of the Following