Functions of the Urinary System Flashcards
1
Q
What are the main functions of the urinary system?
A
- proper balance of water
- electrolytes
- balances acid in the body by filtering blood as it flows through the kidneys
2
Q
Constantly filtering the blood removes -
A
*urea
* creatinine
* Uric acid
* waste material
3
Q
What is the major waste products of protein metabolism
A
Urea
4
Q
Waste product of muscle metabolism?
A
Creatinine
5
Q
Waste product and excess fluid are turned into what and then excreted from the body?
A
urine
