Which of the following plasma constituents is not regulated by the kidneys?
A)glucose
B)Na+
C)H+
D)phosphate
E)water

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Glucose is primarily regulated by insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas. While the kidneys do play a role in glucose regulation by reabsorbing glucose from the urine back into the bloodstream, they are not the primary regulators of glucose in the plasma. The other options (B) Na+, (C) H+, (D) phosphate, and (E) water are all regulated by the kidneys.

Which of the Following Plasma Constituents Is Not Regulated by the Kidneys