Which of the Following Is Not a Function of the Urinary

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a function of the urinary system?

• A) excretes excess albumin molecules
• B) regulates blood volume
• C) contributes to stabilizing blood pH
• D) eliminates organic waste products
• E) regulates plasma concentrations of electrolytes

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Definitions:

Polymer

Macromolecule consisting of covalently bonded monomers; for example, a polypeptide is a polymer of monomers called amino acids.

Monomers

Small molecules that can join together to form polymers, serving as the building blocks for various macromolecules.

COOH

A carboxyl group, a functional group consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and also bonded to a hydroxyl group, characteristic of organic acids.

Peptide

Short chains of amino acid monomers linked by peptide bonds, functioning in diverse biological roles, including as hormones, neurotransmitters, and antibiotics.