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melly21297

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In addition to creating and excreting urine to rid the body of wastes, the kidney also influences ________.
 
  A) red blood cell production
  B) blood pressure
  C) the pH of the blood
  D) all of the above

Question 2

Which of these is NOT one of the three types of muscles in the body?
 
  A) skeletal
  B) triceps
  C) smooth
  D) cardiac


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: A) The kidney secretes the hormone erythropoietin to increase red blood cell production, but this is not the only correct answer.
B) The kidney secretes the enzyme rennin to raise the blood pressure, but this is not the only correct answer.
C) The kidneys reabsorb bicarbonate to increase the pH of the blood, but this is not the only correct answer.
D) Correct

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) This is one of the three types of muscles.
B) Correct This is a muscle, not a type of muscle.
C) This is one of the three types of muscles.
D) This is one of the three types of muscles.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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