Regarding the Cardiovascular System, the Main Role(s)of the Kidneys Is/are

question 17

Multiple Choice

Regarding the cardiovascular system, the main role(s) of the kidneys is/are to

• A) restore lost fluid to the blood and therefore raise blood pressure.
• B) minimize fluid loss from the blood and therefore maintain blood pressure.
• C) reduce blood volume and therefore reduce blood pressure.
• D) restore lost fluid to the blood and therefore raise blood pressure and minimize fluid loss from the blood and therefore maintain blood pressure.
• E) minimize fluid loss from the blood and therefore maintain blood pressure and reduce blood volume and therefore reduce blood pressure.

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