Kidneys Flashcards
1
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Antidiuretic Hormone
A
Works on collecting duct tubules to enlarge or restrict therefore causing water to move into interstitial space concentrating or out of interstitial space diluting urine
2
Q
Erythropoietin (EPO)
A
Stimulates bone marrow to produce red blood cells in response to tissue hypoxia.
Triggered by decrease O2 to kidney cells
3
Q
Renin
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Converts angiotensin 1 to 2 causing vasoconstriction and stimulation of adrenal cortex to release aldosterone
4
Q
Vit D
A
Creates absorption of calcium and phosphorus in small intestines