Which one of the following statements is correct with regard to net collecting duct hydrogen ion secretion.
A. it is decreased by increased renal production of ammonia
B. it is increased by increased reabsorption of sodium through the apical sodium channel
C. it is not affected by the presence or absence of titratable acids
D. aldosterone does not modify collecting duct hydrogen ion secretion
Answer:B
Which one of the following statements is correct with regard to net collecting duct hydrogen ion secretion.
A. it is decreased by increased renal production of ammonia B. it is increased by increased reabsorption of sodium through the apical sodium channel C. it is not affected by the presence or absence of titratable acids D. aldosterone does not modify collecting duct hydrogen ion secretion