[Solved] Regarding renal handling of potassium, which is INCORRECT?

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Q.	Regarding renal handling of potassium, which is INCORRECT?
A.	10 to 15% of filtered load may be excreted in urine
B.	two potassium per sodium are reabsorbed in thick ascending limb
C.	excretion decreased in acidosis
D.	distal tubular secretion is capable of “adaptation” depending on demand
E.	aldosterone increases distal tubular secretion in exchange for sodium
Answer» B. two potassium per sodium are reabsorbed in thick ascending limb

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