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Urinary System Flashcards

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Kidneys Functions

A

Balances salt and water in blood,
maintains PH level in blood

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Glomerular filtration

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Urine formation begins +plasma is filtered

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Tubular Reabsorption

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Returns most of the fluid to the body

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Tublar secretion

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Removes what is not needed through urine

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5
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Bladder

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Hold urine

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Adrenal Gland

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Rights on top of kidneys
Fight or flight
Set circadian rhythm

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7
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Aldosterone

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Controls reabsorption rate
Increases blood pressure

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Diuretics

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Decreases reabsorption rate of water
Lowers blood pressure

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