Chronic and acute renal failure impairs all of the functions carried out by the kidneys and, as a consequence, the functions of most other body systems. Which of the following renal functions is matched incorrectly?
A. erythropoietin; digestion
B. calcitriol; calcium metabolism
C. renin; blood pressure
Answer: A. erythropoietin; digestion
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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