In Healthy Individuals, Which of the Following Is NOT a Function

question 38

Multiple Choice

In healthy individuals, which of the following is NOT a function of the kidney?

• A) Excretion of glucose
• B) Secretion of erythropoietin
• C) Excretion of wastes
• D) Regulation of water and electrolyte balance and pH

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