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What is the main function of the kidney in regulating arterial blood pressure?
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?
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?
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?
In prolonged starvation, how can the kidney control blood glucose levels?
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Which substance regulates the local blood flow through the kidney tissues?
Which substance regulates the local blood flow through the kidney tissues?
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