Which of the Following Groupings of Organs Is Responsible for the Maintenance

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following groupings of organs is responsible for the maintenance of water balance in the body?

• A) liver, kidneys, hypothalamus
• B) heart, liver, posterior pituitary
• C) posterior pituitary, hypothalamus, kidneys
• D) kidneys, hypothalamus, liver
• E) posterior pituitary, bone marrow, kidneys

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