MICROANATOMY

URINARY SYSTEM AND MALE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is an example of the urinary system’s ability to maintain homeostasis?
A
A person drinks a large amount of water and urinary output increases.
B
The kidneys are protected by a heavy cushion of fat and a fibrous capsule.
C
As people get older, the frequency of nocturne increases.
D
When physical activity increases, the blood flow through the kidneys decreases.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The liver, the pancreas, the kidneys, and the brain (hypothalamus, the autonomic nervous system and the endocrine system) help maintain homeostasis.

Detailed explanation-2: -Kidneys maintain homeostasis by filtering all the blood in the body many times each day. 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.

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