Urinary buffers with a major role in excretion of hydrogen by the kidneys include ?Proteins and bicarbonate Bicarbonate and ammonia Phosphate and ammonia Phosphate and proteins D Question 9 4 pts What acid-base disturbance would result from a decreased ability of the lung to exhale CO2 and what might be the body’s compensatory response? Metabolic alkalosis, respiratory rate decreases Metabolic acidosis, respiratory rate increases Respiratory alkalosis, increased renal excretion of bicarbonate Respiratory acidosis, increased bicarbonate