Does the kidney regulate blood volume?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether the kidney plays a role in the regulation of blood volume, which involves understanding the functions of the kidneys in relation to fluid balance in the body.
Answer
The kidney regulates blood volume.
The kidney regulates blood volume by controlling the plasma volume and red blood cell mass.
Answer for screen readers
The kidney regulates blood volume by controlling the plasma volume and red blood cell mass.
More Information
The kidneys regulate blood volume by adjusting the amount of water and sodium retained or excreted, thus controlling plasma volume and red blood cell mass.
Tips
A common mistake is not considering both water and sodium regulation when understanding how kidneys control blood volume.
Sources
- The role of the kidney in blood volume regulation - PubMed - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Physiology, Blood Volume - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- The Role of the Kidney in Blood Volume Regulation - amjmedsci.com
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