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Urinary System 102
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is red blood cell production called? | erythropoiesis |
| What releasing hormone does the kidneys secrete? | erythropoietin |
| What is the term for the making of new glucose? | gluconeogenesis |
| What vitamin are the kidneys responsible for activating? | D |
| Renal fascia | external layer of dense irregular connective tissue, anchors kidneys |
| Adipose capsule | middle (thickest) layer, shields kidneys from shock |
| Renal capsule | thin layer of dense irregular connective tissue; covers each kidney; protects it from infection and physical trauma |
| What are the three regions of the kidney | renal cortex, renal medulla, renal pelvis |