GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

ENDOCRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In homeostasis, the kidney regulates the:
A
levels of electrolytes
B
amount of water in the body
C
pH
D
all of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The homeostatic functions of the kidney include the control of the balance of water, sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium, magnesium, hydrogen ions, and phosphate.

Detailed explanation-2: -The kidneys are essential for cleansing the blood and eliminating urine waste from the body. They also have other important functions that maintain homeostasis in the body including regulating acid-base balance, the concentration of electrolytes, controlling blood pressure, and secreting hormones.

Detailed explanation-3: -The kidneys serve several essential regulatory roles. They are essential in the regulation of electrolytes, maintenance of acid-base balance, and regulation of blood pressure. They serve the body by filtering blood to remove wastes that are diverted to the urinary bladder for excretion.

Detailed explanation-4: -The urinary system’s function is to remove waste products (in the urine), regulate blood volume, blood pressure and red blood cells and to keep in a steady state, electrolytes and the blood’s pH. This system is the most powerful regulator of the body’s internal environment (the maintenance of homeostasis).

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