Physiology Acute metabolic acidosis tends to _____ intracellular K+ concentration and _____ K+ secretion by the coical collecting tubules. A Increase, increase B Increase, decrease C Decrease, increase D Decrease, decrease 💡 Explanation Acute metabolic acidosis tends to _____ intracellular K+ concentration and _____ K+ secretion by the coical collecting tubules. ✓ Correct Answer: D. Decrease, decrease