By Adjusting the Volume of Water Lost in Urine, and Releasing

question 91

Multiple Choice

By adjusting the volume of water lost in urine, and releasing erythropoietin and renin, the urinary system specifically functions in

• A) helping to stabilize blood pH.
• B) conserving valuable nutrients.
• C) regulating blood pressure.
• D) regulating plasma concentrations of ions.
• E) controlling the concentration of vitamins.

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Definitions:

Regression Toward The Mean

The tendency for extreme or unusual scores or events to fall back (regress) toward the average.

Unusual Scores

Scores that significantly deviate from the norm or average in any type of assessment, indicating atypical performance or results.

Average

A statistical measure representing the central tendency or typical value of a set of numbers, calculated as the sum of the values divided by the number of values.

Correlation Coefficients

Statistical measures that describe the direction and degree of relationship between two or more variables.