The kidneys help regulate both electrolytes and central “blood balancing.”Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

Give the role of kidney in maintaining the water and electrolytebalance.

The kidneys help regulate water and the pH of the blood.Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

Water, blood proteins, and electrolytes all play a key role in maintaining fluid balance in the body and are all equally important.Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

Describe the function of the renal/urinary system as a whole, including its role in regulating fluid and electrolyte balance in the body, including pH levels

Select all of the ways in which the kidneys assist other body systems.Multiple select question.Regulate calcium ions in the bloodProduce erythropoietin to stimulate blood cell productionConvert vitamin D to its active form needed for calcium absorption by the digestive tractRegulate the sodium ions and potassium ions for nerve conductionStimulate the respiratory center to remove carbon dioxide from the blood