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Functions of Kidney

ClairM Urinary System Medicine, Health, Nutriton, Critical Thinking Inglês 14 flashcards

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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