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- Explain how the kidneys help to maintain the balance of acids and bases in extracellular fluid.arrow_forwardThe afferent arteriole delivers blood to the (a) renal artery (b) efferent arteriole (c) renal vein (d) capillaries of the glomerulus (e) peritubular capillariesarrow_forwardshow the path of a red blood cell traveling from the left kidney to the right lungarrow_forward
- The “Renal Vein” cup contains now contains “clean” blood. After reabsorption has occurred, what SEVEN substances are present in the “clean” blood in the renal vein?arrow_forwardElevated levels of white blood cells produce what condition in urine?arrow_forwardExplain how the blood vessels associated with the renal corpuscle help to maintain relatively high blood pressure within the glomerulus.arrow_forward
- What is the pathway that blood follows as it enters via the renal artery and later leaves via the renal vein?arrow_forwardB , blood colloid/osmotic pressure A, capsular hydrostatic pressure C, glomerular hydrostatic pressure D , blood pressure of the afferent arteriolearrow_forwardTrace the pathway of blood from renal artery to renal vein. Be certain to state anatomical landmarks and physiological actions during the route.arrow_forward
- Compare the composition of blood plasma to glomerular filtrate.arrow_forwardNumber the following structures to indicate their respective positions in the blood pathway within the kidney.Assign the number 1 to the vessel nearest the renal artery. afferent arteriole efferent arteriole glomerulus peritubular capillary renal veinarrow_forward
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