Unit 2.6 - Role of the Kidney in Homeostasis Flashcards

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Two main roles of the kidneys

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  1. Regulate water content in the blood.

2. Remove/excrete toxic waste products of metabolism.

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What happens when blood enters the kidney?

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The kidney regulates/controls the water and salt content and removes urea.

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What happens to the filtered excess water, salts and urea and where do they go?

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They form a liquid called urine, which is transported from the kidney to the bladder along the ureters.

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4
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What three main things form urine?

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Filtered excess water, salts and urea

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