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

25. The Urinary System

Introduction to the Urinary System

Anatomy & Physiology

25. The Urinary System

Introduction to the Urinary System

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Multiple Choice

What would happen if the kidneys could not produce erythropoietin (EPO)?

The body would have an increased risk of developing kidney stones.

The body would have an increased production of white blood cells.

The body would experience an increase in blood pressure due to fluid retention.

The body would experience a decrease in red blood cell production, leading to anemia.

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Understand the role of erythropoietin (EPO): EPO is a hormone produced primarily by the kidneys. It plays a crucial role in the production of red blood cells (RBCs) by stimulating the bone marrow.

Consider the consequences of EPO deficiency: Without EPO, the bone marrow receives less stimulation to produce RBCs, leading to a decrease in red blood cell production.

Connect EPO deficiency to anemia: Anemia is a condition characterized by a lower than normal number of RBCs or hemoglobin, resulting in reduced oxygen transport in the body.

Evaluate the options given: Analyze each option to determine which one aligns with the effects of reduced EPO production. Increased risk of kidney stones, increased white blood cell production, and increased blood pressure due to fluid retention do not directly relate to EPO's primary function.

Identify the correct outcome: The correct answer is that the body would experience a decrease in red blood cell production, leading to anemia, as this directly results from the lack of EPO production by the kidneys.