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the five main activities of the kidney.
Answer:
Homeostasis; Blood pressure regulation; Hormone production; Excretion of unwanted
substances; Blood glucose control
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Nitrogen containing waste product of amino metabolism excreted through the kidneys
Answer:
Urea
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how the Kidneys control sodium and water content
Answer:
By altering the composition and volume of urine.
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describe the Renal pelvis
Answer:
Funnel shaped basin that forms the upper end of the ureter.
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Glomerulus
Answer:
Cluster of capillaries acting as the nephron's filtering device.
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Renal tubule
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Tiny coiled tube which carries fluid from glomerulus to the collecting duct.
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what is the process of Glomerular filtration
Answer:
High pressure in the glomerulus forces water and dissolved substances through a filter.
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what is the process of Tubular reabsorption
Answer:
Specific substances move from the tubule to the peritubular capillaries.
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what is the process of Tubular secretion
Answer:
Specific substances move from peritubular capillaries to tubule.
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Question:
the five main activities of the kidney.
Answer:
Homeostasis; Blood pressure regulation; Hormone production; Excretion of unwanted
substances; Blood glucose control
Question:
Nitrogen containing waste product of amino metabolism excreted through the kidneys
Answer:
Urea
Question:
how the Kidneys control sodium and water content
Answer:
By altering the composition and volume of urine.
Question:
describe the Renal pelvis
Answer:
Funnel shaped basin that forms the upper end of the ureter.
, Question:
Glomerulus
Answer:
Cluster of capillaries acting as the nephron's filtering device.
Question:
Renal tubule
Answer:
Tiny coiled tube which carries fluid from glomerulus to the collecting duct.
Question:
what is the process of Glomerular filtration
Answer:
High pressure in the glomerulus forces water and dissolved substances through a filter.
Question:
what is the process of Tubular reabsorption
Answer:
Specific substances move from the tubule to the peritubular capillaries.
Question:
what is the process of Tubular secretion
Answer:
Specific substances move from peritubular capillaries to tubule.
