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Which hormone is produced by the kidneys to stimulate red blood cell production?
Which hormone is produced by the kidneys to stimulate red blood cell production?
- Erythropoietin (correct)
- Insulin
- Adrenaline
- Thyroxine
What is the functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtering the blood?
What is the functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtering the blood?
- Villus
- Alveolus
- Bronchiole
- Nephron (correct)
What is the primary function of the kidneys?
What is the primary function of the kidneys?
- Generating red blood cells
- Aiding in the digestion of food
- Regulating the body's fluid balance and filtering waste from the blood (correct)
- Producing insulin for blood sugar regulation
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