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What physiological processes is the kidney involved in other than urine formation?
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∙ 15y ago
cleansing of the the blood
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The processes of filtration and reabsorption that occur in the nephron lead to the formation of?
Urine formation in the kidney
The process of the kidney taking out the impurities from the blood?
The kidney removes impurities from the blood in two ways. These processes are known as ultra filtration and selective reabsorption. The active component of the kidney involved with filtration is the nephron.
What is the physiological functions of adh and aldosterone?
kidney functions
What is suppuration of the kidney?
the formation and discharge of pus by the kidney (s) suppuratio renalis (renal suppuration)
What is the function of the kidney in you body?
function of the kidney-purifies the blood,maintainence of electrolyte balance,formation of urine.
Is the kidney involved in pH?
yes
Where does formation of urine begin?
In the renal corpuscle, which is a filtration unit of vertebrate nephrons, functional units of the kidney.
Does kidney affect man's fertility?
The kidney is not actually directly involved in the reproductive process. It is, however, involved in general health, and it's possible that certain types of kidney diseases could have an impact on fertility.
If you have a kidney stone in one kidney will you get one in the other kidney?
A patient who has had a single kidney stone has about a 50% chance of developing another stone. Whether you will develop a second kidney stone in the opposite kidney, depends in part on the reason for the formation of the stones.
What has the author Jan Castenfors written?
Jan Castenfors has written: 'Renal function during exercise' -- subject(s): Exercise, Kidney function tests, Physiological aspects, Physiological aspects of Exercise
What is an antilithic?
An antilithic is an agent which acts against the formation of calculi - kidney stones.
What organs are involved in the urinary system?
kidney and blatter
