What organ provides the major control for homeostasis of body fluids?
a. Liver
b. Heart
c. Kidneys
d. Skeletal muscle
e. Pancreas
ANS: C
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The _______________ ranges from 0 to 14 and signifies the acidity or alkalinity of a solution
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