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Fluid and electrolyte balance EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES|AGRADE How can Kidneys regulate blood pressure? - ANSWER- By regulating water balance How do kidneys prevent shifting of water? - ANSWER- By producing urine of different osmolarity by varying the amount of water reabsorbed by the kidneys Where does the majority of water get reabsorbed? - ANSWER- PCT ~70% What ion is primarily responsible for creating the osmotic gradient causing the movement of wat...