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Question	Answer
Which of these is not a function of the kidneys?	Blood cell production
Which organ produces angiotensinogen?	Liver
Which organ produces renin?	Kidneys
Which organ produces angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)?	Lungs
Which of these performs the first step in activation of angiotensinogen?	renin
Which of these performs the final step in angiotensin activation?	ACE
What initiates the release of renin?	Reduced renal blood flow
Which of these is a powerful vasoconstrictor?	angiotensin
Which of these tells the kidneys to retain water?	aldosteone
Which is aldosterone produced?	adrenal cortex
Which vitamin is needed for strong bones?	D
Which organ can produce vitamin D precursors?	skin
Which organ does the first step in vitamin D activation?	liver
Which organ does the second step in vitamin D activation?	kidney
Which condition might result from lack of vitamin D?	rickets
Which condition might result from lack of vitamin D?	osteomalacia
What initiates the production of erythropoietin?	anoxia
Where is erythropoietin made?	Kidneys
What is erythropoietin’s target?	Bone marrow
Where are all blood cells produced?	Bone marrow
Which terms describes reduced or absent oxygen levels?	anoxia
What is the source of most nitrogenous wastes?	amino acid catabolism
Which organ deaminates (removes nitrogen) from amino acids?	liver
Where is urea produced?	liver
Which organ filters urea from the blood?	kidney
Where is ADH produced?	posterior pituitary gland
Where does ADH act?	Kidney
What is another name for the antidiuretic hormone?	vasopressin
What term describes an increase in urine production?	diuresis