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What is the estimated number of nephrons in each kidney?
What is the estimated number of nephrons in each kidney?
- Two million
- One million
- One and a half million (correct)
- Half a million
Which substance is NOT excreted by the kidneys as a metabolic waste?
Which substance is NOT excreted by the kidneys as a metabolic waste?
- Creatinine
- Ammonia
- Glucose (correct)
- Urea
What is the function of the enzyme-like substance produced by the kidney called renin?
What is the function of the enzyme-like substance produced by the kidney called renin?
- Eliminates excess fluid
- Regulates blood pressure (correct)
- Stimulates the production of red blood cells
- Regulates red blood cell production
Under what condition does the kidney produce erythropoietin?
Under what condition does the kidney produce erythropoietin?
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Where does filtration of blood occur in the kidneys?
Where does filtration of blood occur in the kidneys?
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What is the estimated number of nephrons in each kidney?
What is the estimated number of nephrons in each kidney?
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Where are the kidneys located?
Where are the kidneys located?
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What is the function of the glomeruli in the kidneys?
What is the function of the glomeruli in the kidneys?
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What substance is produced by the kidneys to stimulate the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow?
What substance is produced by the kidneys to stimulate the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidneys?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidneys?
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Which enzyme-like substance, produced by the kidneys, can raise blood pressure?
Which enzyme-like substance, produced by the kidneys, can raise blood pressure?
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