Why does urine frequently have an acidic pH?Multiple ChoiceThe kidneys filter and excrete H+ from the blood.The kidneys produce H+ in the process of filtering the blood.The blood has an acidic pH and the kidneys produce urine similar to the pH of the blood.There is a high concentration of hydrochloric acid (HCl) in the urine, making it highly acidic.The kidneys absorb H+ ions and excrete bicarbonate ions.

When the kidney secretes hydrogen ions, it lowers the pH of the urine.Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

In renal compensation of acidosis:Question 50Select one:a.large amounts of bicarbonate ions are excreted in the urineb.the rate of hydrogen ion secretion is reducedc.the kidney reabsorbs filtered bicarbonate ions, and also contributes additional bicarbonate ions to the bloodd.the rate of bicarbonate secretion is reducede.the kidneys facilitate excretion of hydrogen ions, with no change to blood bicarbonate concentration

The kidneys help regulate water and the pH of the blood.Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

Describe the function of the renal/urinary system as a whole, including its role in regulating fluid and electrolyte balance in the body, including pH levels

As indicated by the blood test result, a high carbon dioxide level of 58 will cause the blood pH to be below 7.35 to 7.45, making it acidic. This is because water combines with carbon dioxide to generate carbonic acid, increasing the hydrogen level. However, the buffer system will stabilise the blood pH level by hyperventilation, exhaling the carbon hydrate and restoring equilibrium. As a result of the body's attempt to maintain blood pH homeostasis, the pH of the blood becomes alkaline. is this staement correct?