5 Questions
What is the main function of the kidney in regulating arterial blood pressure?
Controlling blood volume
Which hormone promotes water reabsorption at the collecting ducts and distal convoluted tubules?
Vasopressin (ADH)
What is the primary function of Erythropoietin secreted by the kidney?
Stimulate RBC's formation
In prolonged starvation, how can the kidney control blood glucose levels?
By gluconeogenesis & some stored glycogen
Which substance regulates the local blood flow through the kidney tissues?
Prostaglandins
Test your knowledge on the general functions of the urinary system and kidneys, including excretion of waste products, water and electrolyte homeostasis, regulation of blood pressure, and endocrine functions.
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