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Human urine is usually acidic because...

Human urine is usually acidic because

A

excreted plasma protiens 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

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C
Human urine is usually acidic because hydrogen ions are actively secreted into the filtrate.
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