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What is the the microscopic structure of the functional unit of the kidney and the of urine production?
The microscopic, functional unit of the kidney and the site of urine-production is the Nephron.
What is the medical term meaning diminished or lack of urine production or secretion?
Diminished or scant urine production is oliguria. Anuria is absent urine production.
What is anuria?
Anuria means lack of urine production (or extremely low urine production).
Is excessive urine production?
Not sure
What is the Temporary storage site for urine?
kidneys **actually the temporary storage site for urine is the urinary bladder.
An athlete produces large quantities of sweat as a result the kidneys change the rate of urine production?
An athlete produces large quantities of sweat as a result the kidneys change the rate of urine production. This is because decreased urine production increases the amino acids in the blood.
The following causes the body to increase urine production except salt coffee tea alcohol?
liquids and watery or wet foods increase urine production.
An increase in urine production could cause?
Increased urine production does not cause a condition. Rather, it is a symptom caused by a disorder; most typically, diabetes mellitus.
Does blood regulate urine production?
the kidneys regulate urine production by monitoring blood levels of water and electrolytes (amoung many other things) in the plasma
How does hypothalamus play in the urine process?
Since the hypothalamus is involved in thirst, it will have a part in the production of urine.
What gland controls the kidneys production of urine?
nephron
What is nocturnal diuresis?
Excessive production of urine at night
