1
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what needs to happen in order to maintain homeostasis?
A
negative feedback loops are needed
2
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what are the 3 steps to producing urine?
A
glomerular filtration, reabsorption, and secretion
3
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what is the role of the excretory system?
A
to remove waste from the body
4
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what is the exact structure of the kidney?
A
an outer cortex, a medulla in the middle, and the renal pelvis in the region called the hilum of the kidney
5
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what are the three functions of the kidney?
A
filtration, reabsorption, secretion
6
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what is the anatomy of human excretory system?
A
kidneys, renal pelvis, ureters, bladder and urethra
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