Table of contents

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

16. The Endocrine System

Introduction to the Endocrine System

Anatomy & Physiology

16. The Endocrine System

Introduction to the Endocrine System

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Multiple Choice

Which process occurs when the kidneys produce hormones such as calcitriol and erythropoietin?

Digestive function

Endocrine function

Exocrine function

Metabolic function

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Understand the role of the kidneys in the body. The kidneys are primarily known for their function in filtering blood and producing urine, but they also have other important roles.

Recognize that the kidneys produce hormones such as calcitriol and erythropoietin. Calcitriol is involved in calcium regulation, while erythropoietin stimulates red blood cell production.

Identify the type of function associated with hormone production. Hormones are chemical messengers that are released into the bloodstream to regulate various physiological processes.

Differentiate between endocrine and exocrine functions. Endocrine functions involve the release of hormones directly into the bloodstream, whereas exocrine functions involve the release of substances through ducts to the outside of the body or into the digestive tract.

Conclude that the production of hormones like calcitriol and erythropoietin by the kidneys is an endocrine function, as these hormones are released into the bloodstream to exert their effects on distant target organs.