All are true about Renal tubular acidosis except.
Correct Answer: Impaired acid production
Description: *Renal tubular acidosis type 2 is characterized by PCT damage and inability to reabsorb bicarbonate resulting in bicarbonaturia. * The damage to DCT in A 1 leads to an inability to acidify urine due to damage to H+ K+ antipoer * The concomitant calcium loss in urine leads to nephrolithiasis and rickets.
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