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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