Homeostasis - Water Levels Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 functions of the kidneys
A
Remove urea
Control iron content
Control water content
2
Q
What are the 3 ways our body loses water?
A
Urine
Sweat
Breathe out
3
Q
What is kidney dialysis?
A
Filters blood, takes 4 hours and is done 3 times a week.
4
Q
What is a kidney transplant?
A
A transplant where a faulty kidney is replaced with a healthy kidney.
Problems with this are long waiting times and possibility of rejection.
