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Human urine is usually acidic because...

Human urine is usually acidic because

A

Hydrogen ions are actively secreted into the filtrate

B

the sodium transporter exchanges one hydrogen ion for each sodium ion, in peritubular capillaries

C

excreted plasma proteins are acidic

D

potassium and sodium exchange generates acidity.

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Hydrogen ion are actively secreted into the filtrate so urine become acidic in nature.
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