Which of the following is not a function of the kidneys?
A) They contribute significantly to long-term regulation of arterial blood pressure by maintaining the proper plasma volume.
B) They act directly on the interstitial fluid, the fluid that bathes the cells, to maintain constancy in its composition.
C) They excrete the metabolic waste products.
D) They assist in maintaining the proper acid-base balance of the body.
E) They secrete a hormone.
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Q1: Which nephron structure is especially important in
Q15: Identify the correct statement(s).
A) Bowman's capsule hydrostatic
Q17: The glomerular filtration rate
A) averages 125 ml/min
B)
Q18: Which of the following is not associated
Q19: The specialized nephron capillary bed where filtration
Q20: Below is a listing of nephron
Q21: Tubular reabsorption
A) refers to the movement of
Q22: Tubular reabsorption
A) involves the movement of substances
Q23: Tubular reabsorption involves
A) active transport
B) cotransport
C) facilitated
Q24: The proximal tubule
A) reabsorbs about 65 percent
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