Question

'The master chemists of our body are the kidneys'. Justify the given statement.

• A. Kidneys filter all chemicals in the body.
• B. Kidneys maintain the chemical composition of blood.
• C. Kidneys eliminate all chemicals absorbed by the body.
• D. Kidneys store the chemicals accumulated in the body.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Kidneys maintain the chemical composition of blood.

• The principal excretory organs of our body are the kidneys which maintain the chemical composition of the blood.
• The kidneys are responsible for maintaining the chemical composition of the blood by the removal and absorption of the various salts, amino acids, glucose, and ions.
• Thus, the kidney is known as the master chemist of our body.
  

So, the correct answer is option B.