HUMAN BIOLOGY
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Chapter 11.1, Problem 3CYP
Summary Introduction
To analyze:
The effect on homeostasis, if the kidneys are not able to excrete
Introduction:
The kidneys are the major excretory organs of the body. It is a bean-shaped and fist-sized organ that lies in the lower back of the body. A nephron is the histological and functional unit of the kidney. It is a tube-like structure with enlarged terminal ends. It includes Bowman’s capsule, proximal tubules, a loop of Henle and distal tubules. It plays a pivotal role in several homeostatic processes, including the reabsorption of sodium chloride and potassium secretion.
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HUMAN BIOLOGY
Ch. 11.1 - 1. Summarize the functions of the urinary system.
Ch. 11.1 - Prob. 2LOCh. 11.1 - List and briefly describe the functions of the...Ch. 11.1 - Prob. 2CYPCh. 11.1 - Prob. 3CYPCh. 11.1 - Prob. 1BTSCh. 11.1 - Prob. 2BTSCh. 11.2 - Prob. 1LOCh. 11.2 - Prob. 2LOCh. 11.2 - Prob. 1CYP
Ch. 11.2 - Prob. 2CYPCh. 11.2 - Prob. 3CYPCh. 11.3 - Prob. 1LOCh. 11.3 - Prob. 2LOCh. 11.3 - Prob. 3LOCh. 11.3 - Prob. 4LOCh. 11.3 - Prob. 1BTHCh. 11.3 - Prob. 2BTHCh. 11.3 - List the three major processes in urine formation,...Ch. 11.3 - Summarize the functions of glomerular filtration,...Ch. 11.3 - List the components of the blood that are...Ch. 11.4 - Prob. 1LOCh. 11.4 - State the purpose of ADH, ANH, and aldosterone in...Ch. 11.4 - Prob. 3LOCh. 11.4 - Detail the differences between dilute and...Ch. 11.4 - Prob. 2CYPCh. 11.4 - Prob. 3CYPCh. 11.5 - Prob. 1LOCh. 11.5 - Prob. 2LOCh. 11.5 - Prob. 1BTHCh. 11.5 - Prob. 2BTHCh. 11.5 - Prob. 1CYPCh. 11.5 - Prob. 2CYPCh. 11.5 - Prob. 3CYPCh. 11 - Prob. 1ACh. 11 - Prob. 2ACh. 11 - Prob. 3ACh. 11 - Prob. 4ACh. 11 - Prob. 5ACh. 11 - Prob. 6ACh. 11 - 7. The function of the descending limb of the loop...Ch. 11 - Prob. 8ACh. 11 - Prob. 9ACh. 11 - Prob. 10ACh. 11 - Prob. 11ACh. 11 - Prob. 12ACh. 11 - Prob. 13ACh. 11 - Prob. 14ACh. 11 - 15. Hemodialysis is done to reduce the effects of...Ch. 11 - Prob. 1TCCh. 11 - Prob. 2TCCh. 11 - 3. Many men who have prostate cancer have some or...Ch. 11 - Recall the anatomical position of the kidneys, and...
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