Homeostasis Flashcards
1
Q
Hepatic Portal Vein exits the…
A
small intestine
2
Q
How do lungs contribute to homeostasis?
A
- Doing gas exchange which removes CO2 and adds O2
- Maintains pH by using CO2 and H+
3
Q
How does the liver contribute to homeostasis?
A
- Glycagon storage
- Forms urea
4
Q
How do the kidneys contribute to homeostasis?
A
- maintains the acidity of blood
- nephrons during tubular secretion (Do work to produce urine)
- urine formation
- water uptake and release
5
Q
Deamination
A
The liver removes amino groups (NH2) from amino acids and converts them to urea.
6
Q
Capillary exchange
A
Oxygen, glucose, and water diffuse out. CO2 and wastes enter in.
