How does moderate to severe COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) often lead to chronic respiratory acidosis?  How might the kidneys compensate for this i.e explain at least 2 mechanisms which the kidney may use to do so - be sure to include hormones, cells involved.   If the H+/K+ ATPase is brought into service, how would the plasma K+ concentration be affected?  Lastly, how would activation of H+/K+ ATPase counteract or synergize with the actions of aldosterone?

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How does moderate to severe COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) often lead to chronic respiratory acidosis?  How might the kidneys compensate for this i.e explain at least 2 mechanisms which the kidney may use to do so - be sure to include hormones, cells involved.  

If the H+/K+ ATPase is brought into service, how would the plasma K+ concentration be affected?  Lastly, how would activation of H+/K+ ATPase counteract or synergize with the actions of aldosterone? 

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