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1. |
Regarding renal handling of potassium, which is INCORRECT? |
A. | 10 to 15% of filtered load may be excreted in urine |
B. | two potassium per sodium are reabsorbed in thick ascending limb |
C. | excretion decreased in acidosis |
D. | distal tubular secretion is capable of adaptation depending on demand |
E. | aldosterone increases distal tubular secretion in exchange for sodium |
Answer» C. excretion decreased in acidosis | |