Which of the following hormones is secreted by the kidney?
A
Renin
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B
Renomedullary prostaglandin
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C
Erythropoietin
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D
All of the above
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Solution
The correct option is D All of the above The human kidney secretes many hormones: erythropoietin (EPO), calcitriol, vitamin D3, as well as the enzyme renin. The kidneys also produce prostaglandins.