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What is one of the functions of the kidneys in maintaining blood pressure?
What is one of the functions of the kidneys in maintaining blood pressure?
- Releasing the enzyme renin (correct)
- Eliminating bicarbonate ions
- Filtering biologically active molecules
- Synthesizing calcitriol
How do the kidneys help control the blood's ion balance?
How do the kidneys help control the blood's ion balance?
- By synthesizing calcitriol
- By filtering biologically active molecules
- By excreting fluid in the urine
- By eliminating varying amounts of sodium ions (correct)
What is the main method through which the kidneys aid in maintaining acid-base balance?
What is the main method through which the kidneys aid in maintaining acid-base balance?
- Releasing renin
- Synthesizing calcitriol
- Altering blood levels of hydrogen ions and bicarbonate ions (correct)
- Excreting fluid in the urine
Which biologically active molecules are filtered by the kidneys but not reclaimed?
Which biologically active molecules are filtered by the kidneys but not reclaimed?
What does the regulation of fluid lost in urine by the kidneys help to regulate?
What does the regulation of fluid lost in urine by the kidneys help to regulate?
Which hormone is produced as a result of the kidneys releasing renin?
Which hormone is produced as a result of the kidneys releasing renin?
Which of the following structures is NOT part of the urinary system?
Which of the following structures is NOT part of the urinary system?
What is the primary function of the kidneys?
What is the primary function of the kidneys?
What is the maximum capacity of the urinary bladder?
What is the maximum capacity of the urinary bladder?
Which of the following processes does NOT occur in the kidneys?
Which of the following processes does NOT occur in the kidneys?
Which structure transports urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder?
Which structure transports urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder?
Through which structure is urine eliminated from the body?
Through which structure is urine eliminated from the body?
What is the primary role of calcitriol produced by the kidneys?
What is the primary role of calcitriol produced by the kidneys?
Which hormone is secreted by the kidneys in response to low blood oxygen levels?
Which hormone is secreted by the kidneys in response to low blood oxygen levels?
What is the primary function of erythropoietin (EPO) secreted by the kidneys?
What is the primary function of erythropoietin (EPO) secreted by the kidneys?
During prolonged fasting or starvation, the kidneys may engage in which process?
During prolonged fasting or starvation, the kidneys may engage in which process?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidneys related to maintaining healthy blood?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidneys related to maintaining healthy blood?
Which statement best summarizes the overall role of the kidneys?
Which statement best summarizes the overall role of the kidneys?
What is the primary function of the urinary bladder?
What is the primary function of the urinary bladder?
Which of the following substances are removed by the kidneys to prevent toxic levels in the blood?
Which of the following substances are removed by the kidneys to prevent toxic levels in the blood?
What is the role of the ureters in the urinary system?
What is the role of the ureters in the urinary system?
Which organ in the urinary system is responsible for converting blood filtrate into urine?
Which organ in the urinary system is responsible for converting blood filtrate into urine?
What is the function of the renal system in regulating ion levels in the body?
What is the function of the renal system in regulating ion levels in the body?
How does the urinary system help in preventing toxic levels of waste in the blood?
How does the urinary system help in preventing toxic levels of waste in the blood?
What is the primary function of erythropoietin (EPO) hormone secreted by the kidneys?
What is the primary function of erythropoietin (EPO) hormone secreted by the kidneys?
How do the kidneys help maintain blood glucose levels during periods of extreme nutrient deprivation?
How do the kidneys help maintain blood glucose levels during periods of extreme nutrient deprivation?
What is the potential effect of increased numbers of erythrocytes stimulated by erythropoietin (EPO)?
What is the potential effect of increased numbers of erythrocytes stimulated by erythropoietin (EPO)?
What happens when cells within the kidney secrete erythropoietin (EPO) in response to low blood oxygen levels?
What happens when cells within the kidney secrete erythropoietin (EPO) in response to low blood oxygen levels?
What is the primary role of calcitriol regarding calcium absorption?
What is the primary role of calcitriol regarding calcium absorption?
What is the effect of kidneys engaging in gluconeogenesis during nutrient deprivation?
What is the effect of kidneys engaging in gluconeogenesis during nutrient deprivation?
How do the kidneys help regulate blood pressure?
How do the kidneys help regulate blood pressure?
What is the role of renin released by the kidneys?
What is the role of renin released by the kidneys?
Which ion balance is controlled by the kidneys through elimination in varying amounts in the urine?
Which ion balance is controlled by the kidneys through elimination in varying amounts in the urine?
What is one of the functions of the kidneys in regulating acid-base balance?
What is one of the functions of the kidneys in regulating acid-base balance?
Which process do the kidneys engage in regarding biologically active molecules?
Which process do the kidneys engage in regarding biologically active molecules?
How do the kidneys contribute to maintaining blood volume?
How do the kidneys contribute to maintaining blood volume?
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