PHYSIOLOGY
RENAL AND ACID BASE PHYSIOLOGY
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Question
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In homeostasis, the kidney regulates the:
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levels of electrolytes
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amount of water in the body
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pH
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all of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The kidneys regulate circulatory volume by controlling sodium and water balance, thus maintaining extracellular fluid volume (ECFV) homeostasis.
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 regulate the fluid and electrolyte balance of the body by continually filtering the blood. This is vital to maintain a constant extracellular fluid volume and composition.
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