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What is the effect of bradykinin on blood flow to the kidneys?
What is the effect of bradykinin on blood flow to the kidneys?
- Decreases blood flow to the kidneys
- Initially increases then decreases blood flow to the kidneys
- Increases blood flow to the kidneys (correct)
- Has no effect on blood flow to the kidneys
Why are NSAIDs contraindicated in patients with renal disease?
Why are NSAIDs contraindicated in patients with renal disease?
- Because they only affect the liver
- Because they increase the production of prostaglandins
- Because they have no effect on prostaglandins
- Because they decrease the production of prostaglandins (correct)
What is the effect of prostaglandins on systemic blood flow?
What is the effect of prostaglandins on systemic blood flow?
- Have no effect on systemic blood flow
- Increase systemic blood flow by decreasing peripheral resistance (correct)
- Decrease systemic blood flow by decreasing peripheral resistance
- Increase systemic blood flow by increasing peripheral resistance
What is the role of erythropoietin in the body?
What is the role of erythropoietin in the body?
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What is the function of the urethra?
What is the function of the urethra?
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What is the effect of angiotensin II on systemic blood flow?
What is the effect of angiotensin II on systemic blood flow?
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What is the role of the bladder in the urinary system?
What is the role of the bladder in the urinary system?
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Which hormone stimulates red blood cell formation in the bone marrow?
Which hormone stimulates red blood cell formation in the bone marrow?
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What is the effect of prostaglandins on blood flow to the kidneys?
What is the effect of prostaglandins on blood flow to the kidneys?
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Why is it important to maintain prostaglandin production in patients with renal disease?
Why is it important to maintain prostaglandin production in patients with renal disease?
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