Which of the Following Is Not a Function of the Kidneys

question 200

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a function of the kidneys?

• A) They contribute significantly to long-term regulation of arterial blood pressure by maintaining the proper plasma volume.
• B) They act directly on the interstitial fluid, the fluid that bathes the cells, to maintain constancy in its composition.
• C) They excrete the metabolic waste products.
• D) They assist in maintaining the proper acid-base balance of the body.
• E) They secrete a hormone.

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Definitions:

Potential Output

The highest level of real GDP that can be sustained over the long term without increasing inflation.

Price Level

The average of all current prices for goods and services in an economy, reflecting the cost of living.

Real GDP

Gross Domestic Product corrected for the effects of inflation, offering a better measure of the true scale and expansion of an economy.

Aggregate Demand

The total demand for all goods and services in an economy at different price levels, including consumption, investment, government spending, and net exports.