To compensate for alkalosis, 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 alkalosis, the kidneys help by returning hydrogen ions to the blood, which helps to decrease the pH, and excreting bicarbonate ions in the urine, which also helps to lower the blood pH back towards normal levels.

To Compensate for Alkalosis, the Kidneys Will