Introduction to Kidneys Flashcards by alesha nazir | Brainscape

Q

What are the two major roles of the kidneys?

A

Excretion - getting rid of metabolic waste
Homeostasis - maintaining the internal environment

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Q

What other roles do kidneys have?

A

filter nitrogenous waste products out of the blood (UREA)
maintain water potential and PH of the blood and tissue fluid

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Q

How much blood passes through the kidney every minute?

A

90-120cm^3

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Q

How much urine do most people a day?

A

1-2dm^3

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