Multiple Choice
Which organ removes waste from the blood and produces urine?
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25. The Urinary System
The Kidneys
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Which of the following are functions of the kidneys?
A
Synthesis of vitamin D
B
Production of insulin
C
Digestion of proteins
D
Regulation of blood pressure
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Understand the primary functions of the kidneys, which include filtering blood to remove waste products, balancing electrolytes, and regulating blood pressure.
Recognize that the kidneys play a role in the synthesis of active vitamin D (calcitriol), which is important for calcium homeostasis.
Identify that the kidneys do not produce insulin; insulin is produced by the pancreas.
Acknowledge that digestion of proteins is a function of the digestive system, not the kidneys.
Confirm that the kidneys help regulate blood pressure through mechanisms such as the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.
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