Which of the Following Is NOT a Function of the Kidneys

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidneys?

• A)to contribute significantly to long-term regulation of arterial blood pressure by maintaining the proper plasma volume
• B)to act directly on the interstitial fluid, the fluid that bathes the cells, to maintain constancy in its composition
• C) to excrete metabolic waste products
• D) to assist in maintaining the proper acid-base balance of the body

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