Hormones - Kidneys

Question 1

Erythropoietin (EPO)

Answer 1

• Targets red bone marrow
• Increases red blood cell production (thereby increasing O2 delivery
  to cells of the body)

Question 2

Calcitriol

Answer 2

• Targets the intestines
• Increases absorption of calcium and phosphorus of digested food

Question 3

Renin

Answer 3

• Targets the blood and kidneys
• Targets angiotensinogen (resulting in vasodilation of arterioles) and triggers adrenal glands to produce aldosterone