Flashcards
Functions of Kidney
Cards in this deck (14)
- 1What function does the kidney performe?The formation of urine, maintaining homeostasis, and of life
- 2The kidneys regulate proper balance between what?Body water content and salt
- 3What waste product accumulate as a result of protein breakdown and quickly reaches toxic levels if not excreted?Nitrogenous Waste
- 4What is FILTERED from the blood and enters the nephrons?Fluid, electrolytes, and wastes from metabolism
- 5When are substances (wastes) SECRETED into the tubules?When they are deemed useful to the body
- 6What are the two nitrogen based toxin products excreted from the kidneys?Urea and Ammonia
- 7What chemical substances does the kidney help regulate?Chloride, Sodium, Potassium, and Bicarbonate
- 8How does the kidneys regulate the proper balance between body water content and salt?By selectively retaining or excreting both substances as requirements demand
- 9What does the JUXTAGLOMERULAR APPARATUS cells function in?Blood Pressure Regulation
- 10What happens when blood pressure is low?The JUXTAGLOMERULAR APPARATUS cells secrete RENIN (a hormone) that initiates the constriction of blood vessels to raise blood pressure
- 11Average body pH is what?4.0 to 8.0
Average is 6.0 - 12pH is high for what condition?Alkalosis
- 13pH is low for what condition?Acidosis
- 14Specific Gravity for an adult is what?1.005 to 1.030
Usually between1.010 - 1.025