In addition to creating and excreting urine to rid the body of wastes,the kidney also influences ________.
A)red blood cell production
B)blood pressure
C)the pH of the blood
D)all of the above

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A)The kidney secretes the hormone erythropoietin to increase red blood cell production,but this is not the only correct answer.
B)The kidney secretes the enzyme rennin to raise the blood pressure,but this is not the only correct answer.
C)The kidneys reabsorb bicarbonate to increase the pH of the blood,but this is not the only correct answer.
D)Correct!

In Addition to Creating and Excreting Urine to Rid the Body