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What are the functions of the kidney?
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Homeostatic function
Endocrine function
2
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What does homeostatic function include?
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Filtration
Reabsorption
Secretion
Excretion
3
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What is filtration?
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4
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What is reabsorption?
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Transport of substances like glucose, amino acids, fatty acids, ions, H20 from the lumen of the renal tubules via the tribular cells to the blood
5
Q
What is secretion?
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6
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What is excretion?
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7
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What does endocrine function include?
A
Renin
Erythropoietin
Physiology Il
flashcards
Decks in class (47)
# Cards
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Composition Of The Blood14
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General Functions Of The Blood4
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Plasma Proteins9
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Functions Of Plasma Proteins1
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The Red Blood Corpuscles5
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Hemoglobin8
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Factors Affecting Erythropoiesis2
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Anemias9
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Blood Indices10
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Morphological Classification Of Anemias7
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Blood Groups10
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Rh Factor5
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Blood Transfusion3
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Hemostasis16
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White Blood Cells6
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Immunity14
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The Heart3
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Cardiac Muscle7
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Nodal And Junctional Tissue Of The Heart14
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Regulation Of The Heart By The Autonomic Nervous System3
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ECG5
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Cardiac Cycle3
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Heart Sounds6
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Cardiac Output12
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Arterial Blood Pressure9
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Respiratory System4
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Mechanics Of Respiration6
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Pulmonary Volumes And Capacities12
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Dynamic Pulmonary Function Test5
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O2 Transport By The Blood And Dissociation Curve10
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Surfactant2
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Renal System7
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Juxtaglomerular Apparatus6
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Glomerular Filtration2
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Functions Of Renal Tubules9
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Renal Handling Of Glucose8
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Co2 Transport By The Blood2
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Endocrine System21
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Thyroid Gland8
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Adrenal Glands12
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Pancreatic Islets4
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Parathyroid Glands4
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Reproductive System2
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Male Reproductive System18
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Female Reproductive System25
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Central Nervous System79
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Practical16
