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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

17. The Blood

Erythrocytes

Anatomy & Physiology

17. The Blood

Erythrocytes

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What role do the kidneys play in erythrocyte homeostasis?

The kidneys store excess erythrocytes for future use.

The kidneys convert erythrocytes into plasma proteins.

The kidneys secrete erythropoietin, which stimulates red blood cell production.

The kidneys filter out old erythrocytes from the bloodstream.

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Understand the concept of erythrocyte homeostasis, which refers to the balance and regulation of red blood cell production and destruction in the body.

Recognize that erythropoietin is a hormone produced primarily by the kidneys in response to low oxygen levels in the blood.

Learn that erythropoietin stimulates the bone marrow to increase the production of erythrocytes (red blood cells), thus playing a crucial role in maintaining erythrocyte homeostasis.

Identify that the kidneys do not store erythrocytes or convert them into plasma proteins; instead, they are involved in the regulation of erythrocyte production through erythropoietin secretion.

Acknowledge that while the kidneys filter blood, they do not specifically filter out old erythrocytes; this function is primarily performed by the spleen.