How does the kidney maintain the proper balance of water in the body? A. the reabsorption of water in some parts of the nephron is regulated by aldosterone and antidiuretic hormone D B. the body adjusts water excretion by varying the glomerular filtration rate O C. the body changes the amount of water reabsorbed in response to changing pH levels in the blood O D. when we are dehydrated, the kidneys produce a large volume of dilute urine O E. the kidney does not play a role in body water balance

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