Kidneys are not only organs of excretion, their work is supplemented by:

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The correct option is C Heart
When the large volume of blood flows through the atria of heart (high bp), the heart releases Atrial Natriuretic Factor (ANF) which causes the vasodilation (dilation of blood vessels), which leads to decrement in blood pressure. Thus, heart also supplements the function of kidney by check on the renin-angiotensin mechanism.

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