Question

57 Renal main compensation in respiratory alkalosis is:
A. Decrease production of ammonia
B. Increase NaHCO3 secretion
C. Increase acid secretion
D. increase HCO3 absorption

Answer 1

Ammonia is produced when urea (present in urine) comes into contact with an enzyme (urease, present in feces and soil), catalyzing a chemical reaction that results in the formation of ammonia gas. Gaseous ammonia emitted into the atmosphere can deposit quickly near the source.

Answer 2

Hey!

Renal main compensation in respiratory alkalosis is :

D. Increase in H2CO3 absorption.

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