The Kidneys Are the First Line of Defense Against Changes

question 184

True/False

The kidneys are the first line of defense against changes in acid-base balance because they are the most powerful mechanism for maintaining pH.

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Definitions:

GnRH Receptors

GnRH receptors are proteins located on the surface of certain cells that bind to gonadotropin-releasing hormone, playing a key role in the regulation of reproductive processes.

Hypothalamic Hormone

A type of hormone secreted by the hypothalamus that regulates various physiological processes, including temperature control, sleep, and hunger.

Reproductive Cycles

The regular sequence of events involving the reproductive system that can lead to the production of offspring, seen across various organisms.

GnRH

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone, a key hormone in the regulation of sexual development and function, stimulating the release of other hormones.