THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

GALLBLADDER AND EXCRETORY SYSTEM OF THE LIVER

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 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: -Your urinary system, also called the renal system or urinary tract, removes waste from your blood in the form of urine. It also helps regulate your blood volume and pressure, and controls the level of chemicals and salts (electrolytes) in your body’s cells and blood.

Detailed explanation-4: -A-controlling ACID-base balance. W-controlling WATER balance. E-maintaining ELECTROLYTE balance. T-removing TOXINS and waste products from the body. B-controlling BLOOD PRESSURE. E-producing the hormone ERYTHROPOIETIN. D-activating vitamin D.

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