NEETBiologyExcretory Products and Their EliminationMCQ+4 / −1
Human urine is usually acidic because
- Apotassium and sodium exchange generates acidity
- Bhydrogen ions are actively secreted into the filtrate
- Cthe sodium transporter exchanges one hydrogen ion for each sodium ion, in peritubular capillaries.
- Dexcreted plasma proteins are acidic
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Correct answer: B
Urine has acidic nature because hydrogen ions(H+) are components of an acid which are secreted into the filtrate.
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