Which of the Following Is Not a Function of the Kidneys

question 7

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Excreting metabolic wastes
• B)Maintaining proper plasma volume
• C)Secreting aldosterone to regulate sodium
• D)Maintaining proper osmolarity of body fluids
• E)Assisting in maintaining the proper acid-base balance of the body

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Definitions:

Polynomial Model

A regression model where the relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable is expressed as an nth degree polynomial.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Second-Order Model

A second-order model in statistics or mathematics represents relationships where the effect of variables is not just linear but can also include squared terms or interactions between variables.

Predictor Variable

Also known as the independent variable, it is used in statistical models to predict the outcome of a dependent variable.