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The Na/K ATP pump, insulin, catecolamins, the kidney (pH balance) and aldosterone.

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Q: What regulates the amount of potassium excreted by the kidneys?
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What structure regulates the amount of water in your blood?

the kidneys


After absorption are water soluble vitamins released into the kidneys?

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