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1

All of the following are true about potassium, except

AMostly concentrated inside the cells

BLeaves the cell in the presence of insulin

CPlasma concentration increases at time of metabolic acidosis

DIngestion of acetazolamide results in potassium loss

2

Hyperkalemia aciduria is seen in

AType I Renal Tubular Acidosis

BType IV Renal Tubular Acidosis

CSigmoidocolostomy procedure

DType II Renal Tubular Acidosis

3

Where does potassium reabsorption primarily occur in the kidney?

APrimarily in the PCT

BIn the glomerulus

CLimited to the descending limb of Henle

DIn the collecting duct through secretion

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