The third line of defense will be the renal mechanism of pH control. Which of the following renal compensations will occur in response to this condition? A) HCO₃^- excretion will increase. B) H⁺ excretion will increase. C) NH₃secretion is likely to occur. D) both (b) and (c) above. E) all of these answers.

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In response to acidosis, the renal compensation mechanism will increase the excretion of hydrogen ions (H+) and increase the reabsorption of bicarbonate ions (HCO3-) to restore the body pH to normal. This is achieved through the secretion of NH4+ and the reabsorption of HCO3- by the kidneys. Therefore, both option (b) and (c) are correct, and the correct answer is D - both (b) and (c) above. Option (a) is not correct as there is no such molecule as HCOS. Option (e) is not correct as option (a) is wrong.

The Third Line of Defense Will Be the Renal Mechanism