To determine: The substances that are normally retained by the body.
Concept introduction: The kidney is an important organ of the excretory system. As blood passes through the kidneys, they filter the nitrogenous wastes to form urine. They maintain the homeostasis of the body. Nephron is the functional unit of the kidneys. The main function of nephron is ultrafiltration. It removes waste products, ions, and excess water from the blood and returns the required molecules back to the blood.
To determine: The substances that are normally excreted by the body.
Concept introduction: The kidney is an important organ of the excretory system. As blood passes through the kidneys, they filter the nitrogenous wastes to form urine. They maintain the homeostasis of the body. Nephron is the functional unit of the kidneys. The main function of nephron is ultrafiltration. It removes waste products, ions, and excess water from the blood and returns the required molecules back to the blood.
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