Which of the following statements by a student nurse reflects correct understanding about the body's attempt to restore homeostasis during periods of acidosis?
A. "The kidneys start to work within seconds after an imbalance occurs and are very effective in restoring the body to a correct acid-base balance. "
B. "The kidneys may not start to function immediately but are very effective as a buffer system to restore the acid-base balance. "
C. "The kidneys are not as effective as the lungs in restoring the acid-base balance because the bicarbonate ion is not a good buffer. "
D. "The kidneys are very slow to respond to any acid-base imbalance but are very effective in ridding the body of carbonic acid. "