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What is the primary function of the kidneys?
What is the primary function of the kidneys?
- Synthesizing hormones like insulin
- Producing red blood cells
- Filtering blood plasma and separating waste from useful chemicals (correct)
- Regulating blood pressure and volume
Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidneys?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidneys?
- Secreting the hormone erythropoietin (EPO)
- Regulating electrolyte balance
- Producing digestive enzymes (correct)
- Clearing hormones and drugs from the blood
What is the role of the hormone erythropoietin (EPO) secreted by the kidneys?
What is the role of the hormone erythropoietin (EPO) secreted by the kidneys?
- Regulating blood pressure
- Detoxifying free radicals
- Stimulating the production of red blood cells (correct)
- Maintaining calcium homeostasis
Which of the following processes is performed by the kidneys during extreme starvation?
Which of the following processes is performed by the kidneys during extreme starvation?
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What is meant by the term 'detoxifying free radicals' in the context of kidney function?
What is meant by the term 'detoxifying free radicals' in the context of kidney function?
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