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Functions: Renal System Answer: -Filters plasma -Regulates blood volume and blood pressure: conserving and excretion of water -Secretes renin: Triggers RAAS system to increase blood pressure: vasoconstriction and retention of Na+ and water with release of aldosterone, triggers ADH -Secretes erythropoietin: stimulates RBC production -Acid-base balance regulation: Reabsorption of HCO3- and secretion of H+ ions -Synthesis of calcitriol (activated form of VD): conserves dietary calcium ...

Purpose of the coagulation pathway - ANSWER-MAINTAIN HEMOSTASIS -inhibits bleeding, hemorrhage -blocks bleeding with clot formation Primary Hemostasis - ANSWER-Aggregation of platelets to form a plug at the damaged site of exposed endothelial cells Secondary Hemostasis - ANSWER-Includes the 2 main coagulation pathways including the intrinsic and extrinsic pathways. These 2 meet up at a point to form the common pathway Common Pathway - ANSWER-FORMS WHEN THE INTRINSIC AND EXTRINSIC PATHWA...

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