Which of the Choices Below Is Not a Function of the Urinary

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the choices below is not a function of the urinary system?

• A)helps maintain homeostasis by controlling the composition,volume,and pressure of blood
• B)eliminates solid,undigested wastes and excretes carbon dioxide,water,salts,and heat
• C)regulates blood glucose levels and produces hormones
• D)maintains blood osmolarity

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Definitions:

Neurofibrils

Fine, thread-like structures within nerve cells that provide support and conduct electrical signals throughout the neuron.

Chemical Messenger

A substance, such as a hormone or neurotransmitter, that transmits signals from one cell to another.

Neurotransmitter

Chemicals released by neurons to transmit signals across a synapse to another neuron, muscle cell, or gland.

Calcium Channel

Calcium channels are protein-based channels within cell membranes that selectively allow calcium ions to move into or out of a cell, playing critical roles in various physiological processes including muscle contraction, neurotransmission, and gene expression.