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joesmith1212

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on: Aug 21, 2018
To regulate blood pressure, the kidneys secrete
 a. aldosterone. b. erythropoietin.
  c. renin. d. vasopressin.

Question 2

What hormone secreted by the kidneys stimulates the production of red blood cells?
 a. Erythropoietin b. Renin
  c. Aldosterone d. Vasopressin


juiceman1987

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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a


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