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6 years ago
When trying to explain the role of potassium and hydrogen related to acid-base balance, which of the following statements is accurate?
 
  A)
  Hypokalemia stimulates H+ secretion.
  B)
  Hyperkalemia will cause the reabsorption of HCO3.
  C)
  Acidosis causes an increase in K+ elimination.
  D)
  Alkalosis tends to increase H+ elimination.
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Hypokalemia is a potent stimulus for H+ secretion and HCO3 reabsorption. Acidosis tends to increase H+ elimination and decrease K+ elimination, with a resultant increase in plasma potassium levels, whereas alkalosis tends to decrease H+ elimination and increase K+ elimination, with a resultant decrease in plasma K+ levels.
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