Endocrine function associated with kidney include all of the following except: (A) Erythropoietin secretion, (B) Natriuretic peptide secretion, (C) 1,25 hydroxy D3 Formation, (D) Renin secretion
Answer is B. Ans. (b) Natriuretic peptide secretion(Ref: Ganong, 25th ed/p.701)Natriuretic pepssssstides are not produced by kidneyOther substances namely vitamin D, Erythropoietin and renin are produced by kidney