1. Explain why the respiratory system and the renal system have such different time frames in terms...

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1. Explain why the respiratory system and therenal system have such different time frames interms of their physiology for PH response.

2. Regarding the change in the kidneys that characterizes therenal response to an alkalosis, describe:

           a. tubular transport of hydrogen ions:

           b. tubular transport of bicarbonate ions:

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1 The respiratory tract can adjust the blood upward in minutes by exhaling CO2 from the body The renal system can also adjust blood PH through the excretion of Hydrogen H ions and the conservation of bicarbonate but this process takes hours to days to have an effect Postthypercapnia Hypoventilation decreased respiratory rate causes hypercapnia increased levels of CO2 which results in respiratory acidosis Once    See Answer
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