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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Q1: Which nephron structure is especially important in
Q2: Which of the following statements about juxtamedullary
Q4: The glomerular filtrate
A) is a protein-free plasma
B)
Q5: Which factor would reduce the net filtration
Q6: Changes in the glomerular filtration rates are
Q7: The blood that flows through the kidneys
Q12: The glomerular capillary blood pressure in the
Q13: The peritubular capillaries
A) supply nutrients and O2
Q17: The functional unit of the kidney is
Q20: The renal process whereby substances are selectively
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