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Which hormone is produced by the kidney to regulate red blood cell production?
Which hormone is produced by the kidney to regulate red blood cell production?
- Thyroxine
- Erythropoietin (correct)
- Cortisol
- Insulin
What is the primary function of the kidney?
What is the primary function of the kidney?
- Producing digestive enzymes
- Synthesizing red blood cells
- Storing excess glucose
- Regulating the body's fluid balance and blood pressure (correct)
What is the functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtering blood and producing urine?
What is the functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtering blood and producing urine?
- Bronchiole
- Nephron (correct)
- Villi
- Alveoli
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Kidney Function and Structure
- Erythropoietin (EPO) is a hormone produced by the kidney to stimulate the production of red blood cells.
- The primary function of the kidney is to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood and regulate electrolyte levels.
- The functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtering blood and producing urine is the nephron.
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