The Kidneys Are Important Homeostatic Organs,contributing to Maintenance of All

question 18

Multiple Choice

The kidneys are important homeostatic organs,contributing to maintenance of all of the following EXCEPT

• A)blood volume.
• B)destruction of worn-out red blood cells.
• C)blood pressure.
• D)ion concentration of extracellular fluids.
• E)blood pH.

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