In regard to acid excretion by the body, which of the following statements are true?
1) If one system fails, the other can help compensate.
2) The kidneys can only remove fixed acids.
3) The kidneys can quickly remove acid.
4) The lungs can quickly remove acid.

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Statement 1 is true - if one system fails, the other can help compensate. 
Statement 2 is true - the kidneys can only remove fixed acids. 
Statement 3 is false - the kidneys cannot quickly remove acid. They can take several hours to days to compensate for an acid-base imbalance. 
Statement 4 is true - the lungs can quickly remove acid through the exhalation of carbon dioxide.

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