The renal tubules secrete h + into the tubular fluid, where most of it binds to bicarbonate, ammonia, and phosphate buffers.

a. True

b. False

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Kamila Cordova

6 December, 02:55

The renal tubules secrete h + into the tubular fluid, where most of it binds to bicarbonate, ammonia, and phosphate buffers.

a. True

b. False

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Brayan Cunningham · Answer 1

The answer is True. Excretion of H + ions from the body through urine is part of the body’s feedback mechanisms to maintain homeostatic pH of the body. This is achieved in the renal tubules of the kidneys. H + and HCO3 - ions are the main ions responsible for maintaining pH balance in the body.

The renal tubules secrete h + into the tubular fluid, where most of it binds to bicarbonate, ammonia, and phosphate buffers.a. Trueb. False

The renal tubules secrete h + into the tubular fluid, where most of it binds to bicarbonate, ammonia, and phosphate buffers.

a. True

b. False