Renal Intro Flashcards

1
Q

Roughly how many nephrons are in each kidney?

A

1 million

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2
Q

What are the two main functions of the kidney?

A

homoeostasis
- maintenance of the internal environment of the body – “milieu interieur”

hormone secretion
- endocrine function

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