STANDARDZoology-Excretory Products and their Elimination
STANDARD Zoology Urine Formation MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Human urine is usually acidic because
A
Excreted plasma proteins are acidic
B
Potassium and sodium exchange generates acidity
C
Hydrogen ions are actively secreted into the filtrate
D
The sodium transporter exchanges one hydrogen ion, for each sodium ion in Peritubular capillaries
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Tubular secretion maintains the pH and ionic balance of body fluids in which hydrogen ions are actively secreted into the filtrate and bicarbonate ions are reabsorbed.
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