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What is the primary function of the kidney?
What is the primary function of the kidney?
- Erythrocyte production (erythropoietin)
- Regulation of body fluid osmolarity and electrolyte concentration
- Excretion of metabolic waste products and foreign chemicals (correct)
- Determination of RBF and GFR
Which measurement is used to determine glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
Which measurement is used to determine glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
- Distribution of RBF
- Regulation of body fluid osmolarity
- Dynamic filtration
- Inulin clearance (correct)
What accounts for the majority of fluid in the body?
What accounts for the majority of fluid in the body?
- Plasma
- Extracellular fluid
- Intracellular fluid (correct)
- Interstitial fluid
Which function is NOT associated with the kidney?
Which function is NOT associated with the kidney?
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What is the role of kidneys in adjusting excretion rate of water and electrolytes?
What is the role of kidneys in adjusting excretion rate of water and electrolytes?
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