Which of the following is not a function of the kidneys?

A. They regulate osmolarity of the body fluids.
B. They fight osteoporosis by synthesizing vitamin D.
C. They help control blood pressure.
D. They release waste into the bloodstream.
E. They indirectly increase oxyhemoglobin.


D. They release waste into the bloodstream.

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The cells of the endocrine and nervous systems work together to

A) affect target organs, which are restricted to nerve, gland, muscle, and fat cells. B) provide long-lasting effects on a systemic basis. C) monitor and adjust physiological activities in the body at any given moment. D) provide widespread physiological effects throughout the body. E) provide gradual onset of the systemic effects.

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The amount of blood ejected by a ventricle during a single beat is called the

A) heart rate. B) stroke volume. C) cardiac output. D) end diastolic volume. E) end systolic volume.

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What part of the neuron releases neurotransmitters from vesicles?

A) axon terminals B) dendrites C) axon hillock D) Schwann cells E) myelin sheath

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As blood travels from arteries to veins,

A) viscosity of blood changes. B) pressure increases. C) diameter of the blood vessels gets progressively smaller. D) pressure decreases. E) flow becomes turbulent.

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