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What is the primary source of erythropoietin production in adults?
What is the primary source of erythropoietin production in adults?
Which organ controls aldosterone secretion?
Which organ controls aldosterone secretion?
What is the approximate capacity of the urinary bladder in adults?
What is the approximate capacity of the urinary bladder in adults?
Which hormone is responsible for carefully controlling urinary volume?
Which hormone is responsible for carefully controlling urinary volume?
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What is the structural and functional unit of the kidneys?
What is the structural and functional unit of the kidneys?
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What physiological changes in pregnancy can lead to urinary frequency and urgency during the first and third trimesters?
What physiological changes in pregnancy can lead to urinary frequency and urgency during the first and third trimesters?
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Which physiological change during pregnancy may result in microhematuria?
Which physiological change during pregnancy may result in microhematuria?
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Which anatomical displacement during pregnancy causes the appendix to move away from McBurney point?
Which anatomical displacement during pregnancy causes the appendix to move away from McBurney point?
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What effect does the lateral recumbent position have on renal function in pregnancy?
What effect does the lateral recumbent position have on renal function in pregnancy?
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What gastrointestinal symptom is more common during pregnancy due to the displacement of the colon?
What gastrointestinal symptom is more common during pregnancy due to the displacement of the colon?
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What physiological change during pregnancy can lead to urinary stasis and pyelonephritis?
What physiological change during pregnancy can lead to urinary stasis and pyelonephritis?
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Which anatomical feature experiences greater dilation during pregnancy on the right side due to the enlarged right ovarian vein?
Which anatomical feature experiences greater dilation during pregnancy on the right side due to the enlarged right ovarian vein?
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Which gastrointestinal symptom is more commonly associated with pregnancy due to the relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter?
Which gastrointestinal symptom is more commonly associated with pregnancy due to the relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter?
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What pregnancy-related issue results from the combination of gallbladder stasis and secretion of lithogenic bile?
What pregnancy-related issue results from the combination of gallbladder stasis and secretion of lithogenic bile?
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Which physiological changes in the urinary system can be attributed to hormonal effects and pressure from the enlarging uterus during pregnancy?
Which physiological changes in the urinary system can be attributed to hormonal effects and pressure from the enlarging uterus during pregnancy?
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What is a potential cause of distention of the upper half of the abdomen above the umbilicus?
What is a potential cause of distention of the upper half of the abdomen above the umbilicus?
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In a patient with significantly distended abdomen and hypoactive bowel sounds, which condition should be considered if the patient is on diuretics for hypertension treatment?
In a patient with significantly distended abdomen and hypoactive bowel sounds, which condition should be considered if the patient is on diuretics for hypertension treatment?
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What is a common cause of paralytic ileus other than diuretics according to the text?
What is a common cause of paralytic ileus other than diuretics according to the text?
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Which maneuver can be used to reveal any previously unseen bulges or masses in the abdomen?
Which maneuver can be used to reveal any previously unseen bulges or masses in the abdomen?
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What might be indicated by a smooth and symmetric contour of the abdomen when a patient takes a deep breath and holds it?
What might be indicated by a smooth and symmetric contour of the abdomen when a patient takes a deep breath and holds it?
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What is a common risk factor for developing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)?
What is a common risk factor for developing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)?
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Which of the following is true about the liver in relation to aging?
Which of the following is true about the liver in relation to aging?
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What is a symptom commonly associated with viral hepatitis?
What is a symptom commonly associated with viral hepatitis?
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How do diuretics primarily affect the body?
How do diuretics primarily affect the body?
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Which demographic is most at risk for developing gallstones due to biliary lipid increase?
Which demographic is most at risk for developing gallstones due to biliary lipid increase?
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Which factor is NOT a risk factor for Hepatitis A?
Which factor is NOT a risk factor for Hepatitis A?
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In the context of viral hepatitis risk factors, which group would NOT be at risk for Hepatitis B?
In the context of viral hepatitis risk factors, which group would NOT be at risk for Hepatitis B?
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What is a common complication associated with Hematuria?
What is a common complication associated with Hematuria?
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Which group is NOT at risk for Hepatitis C according to the provided text?
Which group is NOT at risk for Hepatitis C according to the provided text?
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What is a common effect of diuretics on urinary frequency?
What is a common effect of diuretics on urinary frequency?
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What is the primary role of the kidney in relation to vitamin D?
What is the primary role of the kidney in relation to vitamin D?
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Where does the aorta branch into the two common iliac arteries?
Where does the aorta branch into the two common iliac arteries?
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During what week of gestation do the pancreatic buds, liver, and gallbladder begin to form?
During what week of gestation do the pancreatic buds, liver, and gallbladder begin to form?
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At what age does the gastrointestinal tract reach adult function?
At what age does the gastrointestinal tract reach adult function?
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Which organ begins to form blood cells around week 6 of gestation?
Which organ begins to form blood cells around week 6 of gestation?
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What occurs around weeks 9 of gestation with regard to the liver?
What occurs around weeks 9 of gestation with regard to the liver?
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At what stage does the gastrointestinal tract become capable of adapting to extrauterine life?
At what stage does the gastrointestinal tract become capable of adapting to extrauterine life?
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What role does the liver play in terms of metabolism at birth?
What role does the liver play in terms of metabolism at birth?
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