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This is the response during dehydration as the body tries to absorb more water by increasing aquaporin channels in the collecting ducts. This results in more concentrated urine.
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e
Increases production of aquaporin II channels
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Type II Na+/Pi transporters are important in modulating the uptake of the phosphate to maintain homoeostasis.
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c
Increases type II Na+/Pi transporters
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Hypoxia prevents the hydroxylation of the transcription factor HIF-2α, encouraging EPO production in the kidneys. This leads to an increase in red blood cells and by extension, an increase in the capacity to carry oxygen.
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a
Increases erythropoietin (EPO) production
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Hypoxia increases the production of EPO, stimulating the production of more red blood cells and allowing for a greater capacity for the body to carry oxygen.
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b
Decreases EPO production
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This is the response when there is an increase in blood pressure.
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d
The afferent arteriole vasoconstricts
Concept
Chapter
2693
4222
Renal erythropoietin secretion
Topic
193
Haematological Science
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A 28-year-old female is hiking up Mount Everest and requires oxygen due to the low oxygen levels at the high altitude. The doctor travelling with them explains to her how the kidneys work to help blood get more oxygen.

How does the kidney respond to hypoxia?
a