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
Answer:D
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
Explanation: A) The kidney secretes the hormone erythropoietin to increase red blood cell production, but this is not the only correct answer.