The Hormone That Is Released by the Kidneys in Response

question 13

Multiple Choice

The hormone that is released by the kidneys in response to low oxygen levels in kidney tissues is

• A) angiotensin.
• B) cortisol.
• C) erythropoietin.
• D) renin.
• E) epinephrine.

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Definitions:

Somatic Sense

The sensory systems associated with the body that include touch, temperature, pain, and proprioception (sense of position and movement).

Shoulder

The joint connecting the upper limb to the torso, comprising bones, muscles, and tendons that facilitate arm movement.

Proprioception

Proprioception is the sense of self-movement and body position, often referred to as the "sixth sense," which helps the body understand where it is in space without visual cues.

Kinesthesia

The sense that detects bodily position, weight, or movement of the muscles, tendons, and joints, enabling proprioception.