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Factors affecting K+ excretion: hyperkalemia, increased aldosterone (enhances Na-K pump), alkalosis (promotes K+ entry), increased fluid flow in the DCT (volume expansion, high Na intake, diuretics). Hypokalemia: alpha-intercalated cells reabsorb K+; Principal cells secrete K+ in hyperkalemia

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