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

Question

Which of the following is NOT a homeostatic function of the kidneys?
A)Maintenance of acid-base and water-salt balances
B)Elimination of digestive wastes
C)Excretion of metabolic wastes
D)Maintenance of blood pressure

Accepted Answer

The elimination of digestive wastes is primarily the function of the digestive system, not the kidneys. The kidneys primarily function to maintain acid-base and water-salt balances, excrete metabolic wastes, and help regulate blood pressure.