Which of the Following is NOT a Major Function of the Kidneys

Question

Which of the following is NOT a major function of the kidneys?
A)regulation of blood volume and blood pressure
B)hematopoiesis
C)regulation of acid-base balance
D)removal of metabolic wastes

Accepted Answer

Hematopoiesis, or the production of blood cells, is primarily a function of the bone marrow, not the kidneys. The kidneys are primarily responsible for regulating blood volume and pressure, acid-base balance, and removing metabolic wastes.