Question
What are two lesser-known functions of the kidneys (via released hormones and prostaglandins)?
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Responses
reproductive cell transportation and bone marrow production
reproductive cell transportation and bone marrow production
aiding in digestion and extracting carbon dioxide from blood
aiding in digestion and extracting carbon dioxide from blood
white blood cell production and repairing nerve cells
white blood cell production and repairing nerve cells
red blood cell production and destroying pathogens
(1 point)
Responses
reproductive cell transportation and bone marrow production
reproductive cell transportation and bone marrow production
aiding in digestion and extracting carbon dioxide from blood
aiding in digestion and extracting carbon dioxide from blood
white blood cell production and repairing nerve cells
white blood cell production and repairing nerve cells
red blood cell production and destroying pathogens
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response highlighting two lesser-known functions of the kidneys via released hormones and prostaglandins is **red blood cell production and destroying pathogens**.
The kidneys produce erythropoietin (EPO), a hormone that stimulates red blood cell production in the bone marrow. They also play a role in immune function by influencing the production of certain immune cells and releasing prostaglandins that can affect inflammation and pathogen response.
The kidneys produce erythropoietin (EPO), a hormone that stimulates red blood cell production in the bone marrow. They also play a role in immune function by influencing the production of certain immune cells and releasing prostaglandins that can affect inflammation and pathogen response.