The kidneys respond to increased alkalinity of body fluids by:
A)excreting hydrogen ions
B)retaining sodium ions
C)retaining hydrogen ions
D)excreting potassium ions

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The kidneys respond to increased alkalinity (a higher pH) of body fluids by retaining hydrogen ions. This helps to decrease the pH, moving the body fluids back towards a normal, slightly alkaline state. Excreting hydrogen ions would increase alkalinity, which is the opposite of what the body needs in this situation.

The Kidneys Respond to Increased Alkalinity of Body Fluids By