MICROANATOMY

URINARY SYSTEM AND MALE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one of the following is NOT one of the functions of the kidneys?
A
produce hormones that assist in digestion
B
convert vitamin D from its inactive to its active form
C
regulate blood volume
D
dispose of metabolic waste products
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Why are the kidneys important? Your kidneys remove wastes and extra fluid from your body. Your kidneys also remove acid that is produced by the cells of your body and maintain a healthy balance of water, salts, and minerals-such as sodium, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium-in your blood.

Detailed explanation-2: -Therefore Malpighian tubule is not a part of the Kidney structure.

Detailed explanation-3: -remove waste products from the body. remove drugs from the body. balance the body’s fluids. release hormones that regulate blood pressure. produce an active form of vitamin D that promotes strong, healthy bones. control the production of red blood cells.

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