Human urine is usually acidic because

  • A
    potassium and sodium exchange generates acidity
  • B
    hydrogen ions are actively secreted into the filtrate
  • C
    the sodium transporter exchanges one hydrogen ion for each sodium ion,in peritubular capillaries.
  • D
    excreted plasma proteins are acidic.

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