Functions of Kidney

Question	Answer
What function does the kidney performe?	The formation of urine, maintaining homeostasis, and of life
The kidneys regulate proper balance between what?	Body water content and salt
What waste product accumulate as a result of protein breakdown and quickly reaches toxic levels if not excreted?	Nitrogenous Waste
What is FILTERED from the blood and enters the nephrons?	Fluid, electrolytes, and wastes from metabolism
When are substances (wastes) SECRETED into the tubules?	When they are deemed useful to the body
What are the two nitrogen based toxin products excreted from the kidneys?	Urea and Ammonia
What chemical substances does the kidney help regulate?	Chloride, Sodium, Potassium, and Bicarbonate
How does the kidneys regulate the proper balance between body water content and salt?	By selectively retaining or excreting both substances as requirements demand
What does the JUXTAGLOMERULAR APPARATUS cells function in?	Blood Pressure Regulation
What 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
Average body pH is what?	4.0 to 8.0 Average is 6.0
pH is high for what condition?	Alkalosis
pH is low for what condition?	Acidosis
Specific Gravity for an adult is what?	1.005 to 1.030 Usually between1.010 - 1.025

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	Created by ClairM almost 9 years ago