Multiple choice

Which among the following statements is incorrect regarding the renal tubular acidosis?

  1. It occurs when the kidney does not reabsorb sodium ions.

  2. Bicarbonate loss from the kidney causes acidosis.

  3. Proximal renal tubular acidosis is associated with other tubular disorders.

  4. Distal renal tubular acidosis is associated with multi system disorders.

  5. Hypoaldosteronism can cause a renal tubular acidosis.
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Explanation

Renal tubular acidosis occurs when the kidney does not adequately reabsorb bicarbonate.

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