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QUESTION : low levels of oxygen stimulates the kidneys to secrete which harmone?

1) erythropoietin

2) converting enzyme

3) aldosterone

4) renin

QUESTION : what is the major artery that supplies the kidneys?

1) celiac axis

2) renal

3) portal

4) carotid

QUESTION : cystitis refers to inflammation of the :

1) kidneys

2) meatus

3) urinary bladder

4) renal pelvis

QUESTION : MICTURITION :

1) is another term for urination

2) is the opposite of voiding

3) occurs across the glomerular membrane

4) all of the above are true

QUESTION : renin activates:

1) aldosterone

2) angiotensinogen

3) angiotensin 11

4) converting anzyme

Answer 1

QUESTION: low levels of oxygen stimulate the kidneys to secrete which hormone?

1) erythropoietin

Rationale:

Erythropoietin is responsible for the formation of red blood cells. when a low level of oxygen presents in the blood, then kidneys secrete erythropoietin to stimulate the bone marrow to produce red blood cells which in return increases the oxygen level.

QUESTION: What is the major artery that supplies the kidneys?

2) Renal

Rationale:

The renal artery supplies blood to the kidneys. The right renal artery originates from the anterolateral aspect of the aorta supplies blood to the right kidney. A left renal artery from the lateral aspect of aorta supplies blood to the left renal artery.

QUESTION: cystitis refers to inflammation of the :

3. Urinary Bladder

Rationale:

Cyst means bladder. itis means inflammation. Cystitis means inflammation of the bladder.

QUESTION: cystitis refers to inflammation of the :

1) is another term for urination.

Rationale:

Micturation is the expelling of urine from the bladder via the urethra.

QUESTION: renin activates:

3) angiotensin II

Rationale:

Renin activates angiotensin II which stimulates to release of aldosterone. It constricts the blood vessels and thereby increases the blood pressure.