The kidneys are important homeostatic organs, contributing to maintenance of all of the following EXCEPT  

A.  ion concentration of extracellular fluids.
B.  blood pressure.
C.  destruction of worn-out red blood cells.
D.  blood volume.
E.  blood pH.


C.  destruction of worn-out red blood cells.

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Which of the following occurs subsequent to the

invasion of bacteria into a wound? a. complement activation b. capture of bacteria by lymph nodes c. binding of bacteria to B cells d. attraction of phagocytes by the chemotactic factors secreted by the bacteria e. all of these

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Which of the molecules listed in question 5 are involved in transcription?

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