The Urinary System - Control of Urinary Secretion Pt 2 Flashcards
1
Q
The kidneys can detect when blood pressure is too low. In response, the kidneys produce a hormone called ____
A
renin
2
Q
What does renin do?
A
Stimulates the adrenal glands to produce aldosterone
3
Q
What does Aldosterone do?
A
This substance promotes the reabsorption of sodium and water from the tubules into the bloodstream, which raises blood pressure
4
Q
The kidneys also produce another hormone called ____
A
erythropoietin
5
Q
erythr/o refers to ____
A
red blood cells
6
Q
What does Erythropoietin do?
A
This hormone stimulates the bone marrow to produce red blood cells
7
Q
Chronically diseased kidneys don’t produce enough erythropoietin, which ultimately results in ____
A
anemia
