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tiara099

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What is the kidneys' most important function?
 
  a. Acid-base balance
  b. Chloride maintenance
  c. HCO3 maintenance
  d. Sodium maintenance

Question 2

What compensates for a metabolic alkalosis?
 
  a. Hyperventilation
  b. Hypoventilation
  c. Renal excretion of HCO3
  d. Renal retention of H+


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lucas dlamini

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The kidneys' main job is to reabsorb sodium, not excrete it. For this reason, and because sodium has a major role in maintaining fluid balance, the kidney places a greater priority on reabsorbing Na+ than on maintaining Cl, K+, or acid-base balance.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The expected compensatory response to metabolic alkalosis is hypoventilation (CO2 retention).


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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