General Kidney Functions Quiz
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What is the main function of the kidney in regulating arterial blood pressure?

  • Regulating blood glucose levels
  • Promoting water reabsorption
  • Stimulating RBC formation
  • Controlling blood volume (correct)
  • Which hormone promotes water reabsorption at the collecting ducts and distal convoluted tubules?

  • Cortisol
  • Erythropoietin
  • Vasopressin (ADH) (correct)
  • Aldosterone
  • What is the primary function of Erythropoietin secreted by the kidney?

  • Stimulate RBC's formation (correct)
  • Regulate local blood flow
  • Control blood glucose level
  • Promote Na+ reabsorption
  • In prolonged starvation, how can the kidney control blood glucose levels?

    <p>By gluconeogenesis &amp; some stored glycogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance regulates the local blood flow through the kidney tissues?

    <p>Prostaglandins</p> Signup and view all the answers

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