Which of the following mechanisms describes how the kidney helps to regulate blood pressure?

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The kidney helps to regulate blood pressure by adjusting the amount of water in the blood. This is done through mechanisms such as releasing hormones that signal the body to retain or excrete water, and adjusting the permeability of the tubules in the nephrons to reabsorb or excrete water. By controlling the amount of water in the blood, the kidney can regulate blood volume and therefore blood pressure.

Which of the Following Mechanisms Describes How the Kidney Helps