ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a function of the kidneys?
A
Regulation of blood pressure
B
Filters waste from the blood
C
Regulates the pH of the body
D
Regulates body’s electrolyte concentration
E
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -The main function of kidney is to remove poisonous substance like urea, other waste salts and excess water from the blood and excrete them in the form of urine.

Detailed explanation-3: -So, secretion of antibiotics is not a function of the kidneys.

Detailed explanation-4: -The kidneys filter the blood and take out all the waste in the blood. The kidneys send the waste on to the bladder in the form of urine. Kidneys are part of team! Our bodies have important parts that work together just like a team.

Detailed explanation-5: -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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