Which of the following groupings of organs is responsible for the maintenance of water balance in the body?
A) liver, kidneys, hypothalamus
B) heart, liver, posterior pituitary
C) posterior pituitary, hypothalamus, kidneys
D) kidneys, hypothalamus, liver
E) posterior pituitary, bone marrow, kidneys

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The posterior pituitary releases ADH, which helps regulate water balance. The hypothalamus detects changes in water balance and signals the pituitary. The kidneys adjust the concentration of urine to maintain water balance.

Which of the Following Groupings of Organs Is Responsible for the Maintenance