Mike's injury is going to impact his urinary system significantly. Which of the following is NOT a function of the urinary system? Stabilize blood pH by controlling the loss of hydrogen ions and bicarbonate ions in urine. The kidney releases erythropoietin, a hormone that functions in the maturation of white blood cells. Regulate plasma concentration of ions like sodium, potassium, and chloride by controlling the amounts excreted in the urine. Assist the liver in detoxifying poisons and generate amino acids for metabolic use during starvation by deaminating amino acids.

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Pranav Delacruz

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13 July, 13:33

Mike's injury is going to impact his urinary system significantly. Which of the following is NOT a function of the urinary system? Stabilize blood pH by controlling the loss of hydrogen ions and bicarbonate ions in urine. The kidney releases erythropoietin, a hormone that functions in the maturation of white blood cells. Regulate plasma concentration of ions like sodium, potassium, and chloride by controlling the amounts excreted in the urine. Assist the liver in detoxifying poisons and generate amino acids for metabolic use during starvation by deaminating amino acids.

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Christine Robertson · Answer 1

The kidney releases erythropoietin, a hormone that functions in the maturation of white blood cells

This is not the function of urinary system, because erythropoietin secreted by the kidney stimulates red blood cell production (erythropoiesis) not white blood cells. Erythropoietin also called hematopoietin is secreted as a response to hypoxia (Insufficient oxygen). Elevated levels of this glycoprotein are usually in disorders such as anemia, and hypoxemia (extremely low oxygen levels) due to chronic lung disease.