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Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidney?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidney?
- Excretion of waste products
- Filtration of blood
- Production of red blood cells (correct)
- Regulation of blood pressure
What is the role of the nephron in renal function?
What is the role of the nephron in renal function?
- Transporting urine to the bladder
- Filtering waste products from the blood (correct)
- Regulating blood pressure
- Producing hormones for blood regulation
What is the purpose of the renal hormones 1,25 dihydroxycholecalciferol and erythropoietin?
What is the purpose of the renal hormones 1,25 dihydroxycholecalciferol and erythropoietin?
- Stimulating the production of red blood cells (correct)
- Controlling blood pressure
- Regulating calcium levels in the blood
- Maintaining fluid balance in the body
Which part of the kidney is located slightly lower than the other?
Which part of the kidney is located slightly lower than the other?
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What is the general structure of the kidney?
What is the general structure of the kidney?
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Study Notes
Kidney Functions
- The kidney has several functions, but NOT a function of the kidney is...
Nephron's Role
- The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney, responsible for renal function
Renal Hormones
- 1,25 dihydroxycholecalciferol and erythropoietin are renal hormones that:
- 1,25 dihydroxycholecalciferol helps regulate calcium levels and bone metabolism
- Erythropoietin stimulates the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow
Kidney Structure
- The left kidney is located slightly lower than the right kidney
- The general structure of the kidney consists of:
- Cortex (outer layer)
- Medulla (inner layer)
- Renal columns (connect the cortex and medulla)
- Calyces (collecting structures for urine)
- Renal pelvis (funnel-shaped structure for urine collection)
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