NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -The kidneys maintain homeostasis by controlling the amount of water, ions, and other substances in the blood. Kidneys also secrete hormones that have other homeostatic functions.

Detailed explanation-2: -Abstract. The kidneys have a central role in the homeostasis of water and electrolytes, i.e., in the maintenance of volume and ionic composition of body fluids.

Detailed explanation-3: -One way the the kidneys can directly control the volume of bodily fluids is by the amount of water excreted in the urine. Either the kidneys can conserve water by producing urine that is concentrated relative to plasma, or they can rid the body of excess water by producing urine that is dilute relative to plasma.