introduction Flashcards
1
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nitrogenous waste
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is stuff that contains nitrogen and is waste like uric acid, creatinine, and urea
2
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urine
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composed of water, salts, and acid
3
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electrolytes
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minerals in blood and bodily fluids that have an electric charge like sodium (Na+) and potassium (K+)
4
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renin (ree-nuhn)
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enzyme released by kidneys raises blood pressure to keep blood moving through kidneys
5
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erythropoietin (EPO)
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stimulated red blood cell production in bone marrow
6
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calciferol (kal-si-fr-uhl)
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form of vitamin D, necessary for the absorption of calcium form intestine
