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Where are the receptors that monitor the water content of blood?
The hypothalamus! ...It's located just above the pituitary gland and is the main link between the endocrine system and the nervous system. What part of the brain monitors the volume of water in blood?.. the hypothalamus.
What is the medical term meaning substance that increases urine production?
DiureticDiureticthe medication type that will increase urine secretion is diuretics. They will cause the kidneys to excrete any access fluid, such as fluid in the lungs. When giving diuretics to a patient be careful to monitor electrolytes such as sodium and potassium because they will deplete as the fluid leaves the body.
What cleans the bloods of waste and the excess fluid?
kidneys
Does almost all of the fluid filtered through the kidneys become urine?
No - a lot of blood is filtered through the kidneys
What percentage of fluid filtered by the nephron is returned to the blood?
About 180 liters of fluid is filtered by your kidneys per day. You pass about one to three liters of urine. Rest of the fluid is reabsorbed by your kidneys.
How do the kidneys remove wastes and keep fluid salts in balance?
First blood is carried into the kidneys by the renal artery anything in the body related to the kidneys is called renal
What effect would drinking water have on fluid handling in kidney?
Too much fluid intake will cause the kidneys to produce more urine and inadequate fluid intake will cause the kidneys to conserve body fluids by reducing the volume of urine excreted
Is blood pressure monitor a fluid technology?
no
Reptiles kidneys excrete wastes in a watery fluid called what?
Urine
Where does urine get coloured?
in the fluid paintbox located in the art department of the kidneys.
Why is it important for the kidneys to regulate the fluid in your body?
The kidneys regulate fluid in the body to maintain proper balance of electrolytes, fluid volume, and blood pressure. This helps in filtering waste products from the blood and maintaining overall body function. Failure to regulate fluid balance can lead to dehydration or fluid overload, causing health issues.
What is a pair of bean-shaped organs that form and excrete urine?
That pair of organs is called as kidneys. They are placed besides your vertebral column in the abdomen. Kidneys filter about 180 liters of fluid per day. About 177 to 178 liters of the fluid is absorbed back. Rest is excreted as urine.
