Asked by Alexander Baisden on May 14, 2024
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Which of the following is not a function of the kidney?
A) Regulation of blood pressure
B) Regulation of blood pH
C) Regulation of water and electrolyte concentrations in the blood
D) Secretion of renin and erythropoietin
E) All of these are functions of the kidney.
Erythropoietin
A hormone produced mainly by the kidneys that promotes the formation of red blood cells in the bone marrow.
Blood PH
Refers to the measure of the acidity or alkalinity of blood, vital for maintaining homeostasis in the human body.
Renin
An enzyme produced by the kidneys that plays a key role in regulating blood pressure by controlling the conversion of angiotensinogen to angiotensin I.
- Distinguish between the functions of the kidney in body homeostasis.
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Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between the functions of the kidney in body homeostasis.
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