The Kidneys Maintain Homeostasis by Controlling the Amount Of

question 46

Multiple Choice

The kidneys maintain homeostasis by controlling the amount of:

• A)oxygen in the blood.
• B)nutrients the body digests.
• C)sugar in the blood.
• D)water and electrolytes that are eliminated.
• E)weight the body loses.

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