A) The two kidneys are located in the abdominal cavity and are primarily responsible the formation of urine, and the regulation of extracellular fluid composition. Identify which blood vessels carry oxygenated - but waste containing - blood into the kidneys. Identify which blood vessels carry deoxygenated - but filtered - blood away from the kidneys. Approximately 1 million nephrons can be found in each kidney and are primarily responsible for the filtration of blood and extracellular fluids, and the production of urine. Nephrons perform three (3) physiological functions as they produce urine - filtration, reabsorption, and secretion. Identify the various structures and their locations, within each nephron, where those three (3) physiological functions are performed. Describe what is happening, in relation to the various components of blood, during the performance of those three (3) physiological functions. Define the term filtrate. Identify the two (2) harmful products excreted by the urinary system?

A) The two kidneys are located in the abdominal cavity and are primarily responsible the formation of urine, and the regulation of extracellular fluid composition. Identify which blood vessels carry oxygenated - but waste containing - blood into the kidneys. Identify which blood vessels carry deoxygenated - but filtered - blood away from the kidneys. Approximately 1 million nephrons can be found in each kidney and are primarily responsible for the filtration of blood and extracellular fluids, and the production of urine. Nephrons perform three (3) physiological functions as they produce urine - filtration, reabsorption, and secretion. Identify the various structures and their locations, within each nephron, where those three (3) physiological functions are performed. Describe what is happening, in relation to the various components of blood, during the performance of those three (3) physiological functions. Define the term filtrate. Identify the two (2) harmful products excreted by the urinary system?

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter14: The Urinary System

Section: Chapter Questions

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