The Main Function of the Kidneys Is To:​

question 46

Multiple Choice

The main function of the kidneys is to:​

• A)retrieve vital nutrients from urine and send them back to the liver for processing.
• B)remove carbon dioxide from the blood and excrete it in urine.
• C)​remove everyday wastes and water from the body.
• D)​store extra glycogen for use in emergencies by the body.
• E)​remove toxins from urine.

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Definitions:

Vagus Nerve

The tenth cranial nerve, which innervates various organs, including the heart, lungs, and digestive tract, and plays a critical role in autonomic functions.

Innervate

To supply an organ or other body part with nerves.

Gallbladder

A small, pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver that stores and concentrates bile, a digestive fluid produced by the liver.

Autonomic Nervous System

A component of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary body functions, including heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.