ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Functions of the kidneys are:
A
eliminate urine, hold sodium, secrete glucose
B
eliminate waste, creatine and urea
C
Regulate blood pressure and volume
D
Regulate blood electrolytes and maintain pH
E
all are correct except A
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Kidneys do not have any role in the production of antibodies whereas the other mentioned functions are the primary functions of kidneys.

Detailed explanation-2: -So, secretion of antibiotics is not a function of the kidneys.

Detailed explanation-3: -The kidneys are powerful chemical factories that perform the following functions: remove waste products from the body. remove drugs from the body. balance the body’s fluids.

Detailed explanation-4: -Remove wastes and extra fluid. Your kidneys act like a filter to remove wastes and extra fluid from your body. Control blood pressure. Your kidneys need pressure to work properly. Make red blood cells. Your kidneys make a hormone called erythropoietin. Keep bones healthy. Control pH Levels.

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