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What is responsible for an increase in Ca++ reabsorption and blocking phosphate reabsorption?
What is responsible for an increase in Ca++ reabsorption and blocking phosphate reabsorption?
Which hormone promotes vasodilation in the nephron?
Which hormone promotes vasodilation in the nephron?
What controls the movement of sodium in the body indirectly?
What controls the movement of sodium in the body indirectly?
Which electrolyte typically moves opposite of sodium most of the time?
Which electrolyte typically moves opposite of sodium most of the time?
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What is responsible for regulating calcium levels in the body?
What is responsible for regulating calcium levels in the body?
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What is the primary reason for the darker urine and slight scent of ammonia in cases of dehydration?
What is the primary reason for the darker urine and slight scent of ammonia in cases of dehydration?
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What is a potential consequence of oliguria where a person excretes only 300-500 mL of urine per day?
What is a potential consequence of oliguria where a person excretes only 300-500 mL of urine per day?
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What is the main function of the urethra in the excretory system?
What is the main function of the urethra in the excretory system?
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Which structure in the kidney is primarily responsible for filtering blood and forming urine?
Which structure in the kidney is primarily responsible for filtering blood and forming urine?
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What process occurs at the glomerulus that aids in filtering solutes into Bowman's capsule?
What process occurs at the glomerulus that aids in filtering solutes into Bowman's capsule?
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What role does the macula densa play in kidney function?
What role does the macula densa play in kidney function?
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Which hormone plays a key role in increasing sodium reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule?
Which hormone plays a key role in increasing sodium reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule?
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