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A major function of urinary system is excretion of:
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Wastes (organic).
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Urinary system regulates plasma concentrations of:
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Important ions.
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Urinary system regulates blood volume and thus:
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Blood pressure.
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Regulates blood volume by adjusting the volume of H2O in the urine using:
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ADH and Aldosterone.
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Regulates blood volume by releasing ______ to increase RBC production.
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EPO
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Renin-Angiotensin I-Angiotensin II-__________.
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Aldosterone
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If the blood is too acidic, kidneys release ______ in urine.
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H+
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If the blood is to alkaline, kidneys release ______in urine.
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HCO3-
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Activation of vitamin D occurs under the regulation of:
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PTH.
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The kidneys assist the liver in:
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Detoxifying toxins.
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Covers the entire surface of the kidney.
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Renal Capsule
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Surrounds the renal capsule.
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Adipose Capsule
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Anchors the kidneys to the abdominal wall.
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Renal Fascia
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Urine is made in the:
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Nephron.
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Filtration occurs in the:
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Renal corpuscle.
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