Summarize the role of the kidneys in regulating red blood cell production
What will be an ideal response?
The kidneys release a hormone known as erythropoietin that regulates erythropoiesis, or red blood cell production in the red bone marrow.
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Which sympathetic pathway involves only a preganglionic axon going to the effector organ?
A. Splanchnic nerve pathway B. Adrenal medulla pathway C. Postganglionic sympathetic nerve pathway D. Spinal nerve pathway E. None of these answers involve only a sympathetic preganglionic axon.
The endocrine gland not located in the neck is the:
a. thyroid gland b. thymus gland c. parathyroid gland d. all of the above glands are located in the neck
Which of the following is an example of a suspension?
A) cytoplasm B) salt water C) rubbing alcohol D) blood
Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating Na+ and K+ levels?
A. epinephrine B. ADH C. aldosterone D. PTH