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Which one of the following body functions is not performed by kidneys

A

Excretion

B

Osmoregulation

C

Regulation of blood volume

D

Destruction of dead blood corpuscles

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D
(d) Kidney is an excretory organ performing osmoregulation and regulation of blood volume and along with excretion of nitrogenous wastes but never associated with phagocytosis.
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