In Response to Low Blood ________, the Kidneys Secrete ________

question 53

Multiple Choice

In response to low blood ________, the kidneys secrete ________.

• A) calcium; renin
• B) oxygen; erythropoietin
• C) sodium; calcitriol
• D) potassium; erythropoietin
• E) glucose; calcitriol

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Definitions:

Tibialis Anterior

A muscle located in the front part of the lower leg, responsible for dorsiflexion and inversion of the foot.

Inverts

Informal term for invertebrates, which are animals that do not have a backbone or spinal column.

Longest Muscle

The Sartorius muscle, extending from the hip to the knee, recognized as the longest muscle in the human body.

Sartorius

The longest muscle in the human body, running from the hip to the knee, and aiding in flexing, abduction, and lateral rotation of the thigh.