Multiple Choice
Acidosis results in increasing levels of what ion?
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance
Acid-Base Balance
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The only organ(s) of the body that can remove excess nonvolatile fixed acids is/are the __________.
A
spleen
B
kidney
C
lungs
D
liver
E
sweat glands
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Understand the types of acids in the body: Nonvolatile fixed acids are those that cannot be exhaled through the lungs and must be excreted by other means.
Identify the role of each organ listed: The spleen, lungs, liver, and sweat glands have various functions, but not all are involved in acid excretion.
Focus on the kidneys: The kidneys play a crucial role in maintaining acid-base balance by excreting hydrogen ions and reabsorbing bicarbonate from urine.
Consider the physiological process: The kidneys filter blood, remove waste products, and regulate electrolytes, which includes the removal of excess nonvolatile fixed acids.
Conclude with the correct organ: Based on their function in acid-base balance, the kidneys are the primary organs responsible for removing excess nonvolatile fixed acids from the body.
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