Kidneys

Question 1

What is EPO, what organ does it effect

Answer 1

EPO (Erythropoietin) is secreted due to low blood oxygen levels and anemia, EPO stimulates red bone marrow to produce RBC and and accelerates RBC maturation

Question 2

What is Calcitriol and what organ does it effect

Answer 2

The kidneys will be stimulated into secreting Calcitriol or Vitamin D
- Stimulates absorbtion of calcium by intestines
- Decreases calcium loss by kidneys

Question 3

What is ANH, what organ does it affect and how does it effect this organ

Answer 3

The atria of the heart will secrete ANH or ANP (atrial natriuertic hormone) to DECREASE BLOOD PRESURE

Effects
- Dilation (big) blood vessels of the skin will pull more blood away from the heart
- Increase water elimination by kidneys,