Functions of the Kidney Include All of the Following Except

question 50

Multiple Choice

Functions of the kidney include all of the following except:

• A) removal of waste products.
• B) processing of nutrients.
• C) retention of nutrients.
• D) acid-base, water, and electrolyte balance.

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Definitions:

Tuning Fork

A tool that vibrates at a fixed pitch when struck, used in medical examinations to assess hearing and vibratory sensation.

Mastoid Process

A protrusion of bone located behind the ear, part of the temporal bone of the skull.

Vesicular Lung Sounds

Normal breath sounds heard through a stethoscope, characterized by soft, rustling noises in the peripheral lung areas.

Inspiratory Phase

The Inspiratory Phase is the period of the respiratory cycle during which air is inhaled into the lungs.