Which Statement About the Kidneys Is False

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Multiple Choice

Which statement about the kidneys is false?

• A) They produce and eliminate aqueous solutions derived from the blood plasma.
• B) They produce and eliminate watery solutions derived from the extracellular fluid.
• C) They excrete solutes dissolved in water.
• D) They produce urine that contains high levels of creatinine, which is a direct product of lipid metabolism.

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Definitions:

Embryo

(1) A young organism before it emerges from the egg, seed, or body of its mother. (2) Developing human until the end of the second month, after which it is referred to as a fetus. (3) In plants, the young sporophyte produced following fertilization and subsequent development of the zygote.

Adrenal Cortex

The outer portion of the adrenal glands located above the kidneys, which produces several vital hormones, including cortisol and aldosterone.

Sodium Excretion

The process by which the kidneys remove excess sodium ions from the body to maintain electrolyte balance and blood pressure.

Kidney

An organ in vertebrates that is essential for the filtration and excretion of waste products from the blood and the regulation of bodily fluids.