Kidney Flashcards
1
Q
What is the major role of the urinary system?
A
- filters nitrogenous wastes
- regulates water, electrolyte, and acid-base balances
2
Q
Primary function of kidney
A
- regulatory and excretory functions
3
Q
General unit of kidneys
A
nephrons
4
Q
Kidneys
A
- involved in proper blood pressure and proper filtration, acid base balances (homeostatic organ)
- maintain purity and constancy of internal fluid
- filters gallons of fluid from bloodstream
- process filtrate
5
Q
Helps in regulation blood pressure
A
Renin (enzyme)
6
Q
stimulates red blood cell production
A
Erythropoietin (hormone)
