Horatio was born with malfunctioning kidneys. Which homeostatic disorder is he at most risk for?

The kidneys help maintain the blood’s acid–base balance by removing acids and regulating bicarbonate. If Horatio’s kidneys malfunction, acids can build up in his blood, putting him at risk for metabolic acidosis. Type 2 diabetes, narcolepsy, and hyperthermia are not the most direct consequences of impaired kidney regulation.

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