Acute metabolic acidosis: (AI 2002)
Correct Answer: Decreases urinary K+ excretion
Description: Ref: Harrison’s 18/e p366
When H+ concentration is increased as in acidosis, H+ ions are secreted (preferentially over K+ ions) in exchange of Na+
Thus in acidosis K+ secretion into tubules (excretion) is inhibited
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