Which one of the following is NOT one of the major roles of the kidneys in normal healthy adults?
A) excretion of nitrogen-containing wastes
B) maintenance of water balance of the blood
C) maintenance of electrolyte balance of the blood
D) conversion of ammonia to bicarbonate ion
E) ensuring proper blood pH

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The kidneys do not convert ammonia to bicarbonate ion; instead they convert ammonia to urea. The major roles of the kidneys are excretion of nitrogen-containing wastes, maintenance of water and electrolyte balance of the blood, and ensuring proper blood pH.

Which One of the Following Is NOT One of the Major