Which compensatory response plays the primary role in managing metabolic acidosis?

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Rapid breathing to expel CO2Enhanced ammonia elimination through the kidneysElevated phosphate excretion in urineAugmented production of bicarbonate

Explanation

While hyperventilation helps reduce CO2 levels, the most crucial compensatory mechanism in metabolic acidosis is the kidneys increasing ammonia excretion, which facilitates acid removal and helps restore acid-base balance.