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Which hormone is produced by the kidney?
Which hormone is produced by the kidney?
- Adrenaline
- Insulin
- Testosterone
- Erythropoietin (correct)
What is the best overall measure of the kidney's ability to carry out its functions?
What is the best overall measure of the kidney's ability to carry out its functions?
- Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) (correct)
- Toxin clearance
- Electrolyte regulation
- Blood pressure regulation
What is one of the functions of a healthy kidney?
What is one of the functions of a healthy kidney?
- Producing bile
- Digesting proteins
- Regulating electrolytes including sodium and potassium (correct)
- Storing glucose
Which tests are used for the assessment of kidney function?
Which tests are used for the assessment of kidney function?
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What is the role of the kidney in maintaining a person's fluid balance?
What is the role of the kidney in maintaining a person's fluid balance?
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What is the best overall measure of the kidney's ability to carry out its functions?
What is the best overall measure of the kidney's ability to carry out its functions?
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Which electrolytes are regulated by a healthy kidney?
Which electrolytes are regulated by a healthy kidney?
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What is one of the functions of a healthy kidney?
What is one of the functions of a healthy kidney?
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What is the role of erythropoietin produced by the kidney?
What is the role of erythropoietin produced by the kidney?
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Which tests are used for the assessment of kidney function?
Which tests are used for the assessment of kidney function?
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