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what two processes might be occurring in specific sections ofthe renal tubules in order to correct for pH imbalance.?

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Renal compensation of pH imbalances involve two processes linked to excretion or reabsorption of bicarbonate and H ions Excretion of H ions Hydrogen ions are excreted in form of dihydrogen phosphate The hydrogen ATPase pump present on intercalated cells in distal convoluted tubule and collecting ducts This pump transports hydrogen ions while ATPase provides the energy for transport H ions bind to phosphate ions to form dihydrogen phosphate for excretion Hydrogen ions are also excreted in from of ammonia in proximal convoluted tubules The amino acid glutamine is converted to glutamate and hydrogen ions Ammonia move via the membrane into lumen where it binds to a    See Answer
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