In response to low blood pH, PCT cells in the kidney deaminate glutamine to form _____, which is quickly protonated to _____ and secreted. This discards a hydrogen ion while preventing the urine from becoming too acidic.

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1. In response to low blood pH, PCT cells in the kidney deaminate glutamine to form _____, which is quickly protonated to _____ and secreted. This discards a hydrogen ion while preventing the urine from becoming too acidic.