University:
Kentucky State University
Course:
BIO 301 | Human Anatomy
Academic year:

2021
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424

Pages:

2
Author:

kundgetanufv

Lecture Overview  Overview of the renal system  Functions  Organs of the renal system  Neural and endocrine control  General Renal System Functions  Erythropoiesis  Micturition  Kidney‐Specific Functions  Kidney and nephron structure and function  Glomerular Filtration  Tubular Reabsorption  Tubular Secretion Functions of the Renal System  Regulate fluid and electrolyte balance by regulating osmolarity (blood solute concentration) by either conserving or eliminating water and electrolytes  Contributes to adjusting blood volume & pressure  Filter blood to remove metabolic wastes (incl. drugs and toxins) which are then eliminated when urine exits the body  Regulate acid‐base balance and blood pH by conserving or eliminating hydrogen ions (H+) and bicarbonate ions (HCO3)  Regulates erythropoiesis by releasing hormone erythropoietin  Vital to many other metabolic functions including: detoxifying substances in blood, activating vitamin D, and making new glucose (gluconeogenesis)