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kidneys - Coggle Diagram
kidneys
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excretion
the kidneys are excretory organs to produce urine, filtration reabsorption and secretion
secretion- hormones are secreted in renal circulation which stimulates the production of red blood cells
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dialysis
procedure to remove waste products and excess fluid from teh blood. diverts blood into a machine to be cleaned.
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bowman capsule
part of the nephron which forms a cup like sack surrounding the glomerulus. the beginning of the urinary space
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electrolyte balance
electrolyte levels fluctuate depending on how much water you have in your body. the amount of water you take in should equal the amount you lose- if this balance is affected you may become dehydrated or overheated.
kidneys (water, acid base balances, electrolyte)
water balance- blood is filtered at high pressure and the kidney selectively reabsorbs any useful materials such as glucose, salt ions and water.
after the blood has been purified the blood returns to the circulatory system through the renal vein
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