Unit 2.6 - Role of the Kidney in Homeostasis Flashcards
1
Q
Two main roles of the kidneys
A
- Regulate water content in the blood.
2. Remove/excrete toxic waste products of metabolism.
2
Q
What happens when blood enters the kidney?
A
The kidney regulates/controls the water and salt content and removes urea.
3
Q
What happens to the filtered excess water, salts and urea and where do they go?
A
They form a liquid called urine, which is transported from the kidney to the bladder along the ureters.
4
Q
What three main things form urine?
A
Filtered excess water, salts and urea
