Select all the following that are jobs of the kidneys help regulate blood volume. help to control blood pressure. secrete erythropoietin. help control blood pH.
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The kidneys are vital organs that perform several critical functions in the body. They are primarily responsible for filtering blood, removing waste products, and excess substances to produce urine. Show more…
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Which of the following is an endocrine function of the kidney? Can reduce hunger (suppress the appetite) through the production of leptin Can help regulate water balance in the body by adjusting the volume of urine Can increase the production of red blood cells through the production of erythropoietin (EPO) Can regulate sodium and potassium concentrations in the body Can help to remove wastes from the body by filtering the blood
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Which of the following is a function of the kidneys? a. The kidneys remove harmful substances from the body. b. The kidneys recapture water for use by the body. c. The kidneys regulate the levels of salt in the blood. d. All of the choices are correct.
Which of these functions of the kidneys are mismatched? a. excretes metabolic wastes-rids the body of urea b. maintains the water-salt balance-helps regulate blood pressure c. maintains the acid-base balance-rids the body of uric acid d. secretes hormones-secretes erythropoietin e. All of these are correct.
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