What is NOT a function of the kidneys?
A) contributing significantly to long-term regulation of arterial blood pressure by maintaining the proper plasma volume
B) acting directly on the interstitial fluid, the fluid that bathes the cells, to maintain constancy in its composition
C) excreting the metabolic waste products
D) assisting in maintaining the proper acid-base balance of the body

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The kidneys are not directly involved in maintaining the constancy of composition of the interstitial fluid, which is done by the homeostatic mechanisms of the body.

What Is NOT a Function of the Kidneys