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What hormone, opposite of aldosterone, causes Na+ secretion in diabetic kidney disease?
What hormone, opposite of aldosterone, causes Na+ secretion in diabetic kidney disease?
Which hormone causes an increase in Ca++ reabsorption and blocks the reabsorption of phosphate?
Which hormone causes an increase in Ca++ reabsorption and blocks the reabsorption of phosphate?
What type of receptors check blood pressure in the aorta and carotid sinuses?
What type of receptors check blood pressure in the aorta and carotid sinuses?
Which hormone is responsible for promoting widespread vasodilation in response to increased blood pressure?
Which hormone is responsible for promoting widespread vasodilation in response to increased blood pressure?
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What process involves adding hydroxylation (-OH) to synthesize calcitriol?
What process involves adding hydroxylation (-OH) to synthesize calcitriol?
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Which ion is regulated by PTH and moves opposite of calcium most of the time?
Which ion is regulated by PTH and moves opposite of calcium most of the time?
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What is the main function of the nephrons in the kidney?
What is the main function of the nephrons in the kidney?
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Which part of the nephron is responsible for measuring sodium and flow rate?
Which part of the nephron is responsible for measuring sodium and flow rate?
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What substance is primarily reabsorbed in the descending loop of Henle?
What substance is primarily reabsorbed in the descending loop of Henle?
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What causes systemic edema related to the kidney function?
What causes systemic edema related to the kidney function?
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Which hormone is responsible for increasing sodium reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule?
Which hormone is responsible for increasing sodium reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule?
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What is the function of the renal hilum?
What is the function of the renal hilum?
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Which of the following is a common indication of oliguria?
Which of the following is a common indication of oliguria?
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What is the primary function of the collecting ducts in the kidney?
What is the primary function of the collecting ducts in the kidney?
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What is the functional unit of the kidney responsible for cleansing blood and forming urine?
What is the functional unit of the kidney responsible for cleansing blood and forming urine?
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What anatomical structure funnels urine from the kidney to the bladder by peristalsis?
What anatomical structure funnels urine from the kidney to the bladder by peristalsis?
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