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Study on how the kidneys help maintain the acid–base balance in the body -…
Study on how the kidneys help maintain the acid–base balance in the body
Introduction
Kidney
sides of the upper spine
surrounded by ribs
abdominal back wall
part of the urinary system
Objectives
The importance of maintaining acidity and saltiness
What happens when the urine pH is not balanced?
Suggestions on urine of kidney for maintaining pH
Description of Applications
filtered HCO3
production of new bicarbonate
cannot excrete excess acid
cannot lose too much alkali
fail to release acid into the blood
tubular acidemia
accidentally ingest certain substances
methanol
amounts of aspirin
Metabolic acidosis
Metabolic alkalosis
urine is pH 4.5 to 7.0
urine pH 4.5 to 7.0
higher pH than 7.0
urine had more alkaline
lower than 5.0 pH
urine was more acidic
Conclusion
drink more water
prevent diseases
avoid excessive vitamin C intake
Maintain a balanced diet
don't use drugs without
eat more alkaline foods
scientific method of diet break
Definition
Produces urine to maintain water balance
Drain metabolites from the body
Maintain the body's acid-base balance
Secretion of substances to regulate physiological function