To compensate for acidosis, the kidneys will:
A)excrete hydrogen ions and bicarbonate ions in urine
B)return hydrogen ions and bicarbonate ions to the blood
C)excrete hydrogen ions in urine and return bicarbonate ions to the blood
D)return hydrogen ions to the blood and excrete bicarbonate ions in urine

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To compensate for acidosis, the kidneys excrete hydrogen ions in urine and return bicarbonate ions to the blood. This helps to increase the pH of the blood by removing excess hydrogen ions (acid) and adding bicarbonate ions (base).

To Compensate for Acidosis, the Kidneys Will