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Name substances that are eliminated or regulated by the kidney?
-Eliminated waste (metabolism - salts, toxins, and water - that end up in our blood),urea,hydrogen ions body-Regulated Bp, ph, blood phPlease comment!Ntun
Where can you sell a kidney?
Actually, the sale of organs is illegal in the US and UK, however, there is some debate going on about whether it should be legalized. It is legal in one country -- Iran where it is heavily regulated and they have eliminated the waiting list for kidneys - See The Kidney Sellers: A Journey of Discovery in Iran (Carolina Academic Press, 2014).
The extracellular fluid concentration of which ion is not primarily regulated by the kidney?
iron
Does water get eliminated from the kidney?
Yes. The kidneys are part of the urinary system that eliminates unneeded and undesirable substances dissolved in water from the bloodstream. It goes from the kidneys through the urethra and out the penis. The more water available, the easier it is for the kidneys to do their job.
What is tubular kidney disease?
Tubular kidney disease-- Disease of the kidney that affect the tubules, the part of the kidney that allows certain substances to be reabsorbed back into the blood
When poisonous substances are in the blood they are absorbed by what?
liver & kidney
Why is the kidney important?
Kidney filters our blood and helps our body to get rid of the poisonous substances present in our body.
What regulatory substances does the kidney not secrete?
The kidney does not secrete insulin or glucagon, which are regulatory substances produced by the pancreas to control blood sugar levels. Additionally, the kidney does not secrete thyroid hormones, which are produced by the thyroid gland and regulate metabolism.
Excess potassium ion is eliminated from the body by?
Excess potassium ion is primarily eliminated from the body through the kidneys via urine. Additionally, a small amount of potassium can be excreted through sweat. It's important for proper kidney function to maintain the balance of potassium levels in the body.
Which part of the kidney is reabsorption dependent upon the body's needs at the time and regulated by hormones?
Distal convoluted tubule
Why do you need to get rid of the urine in the body?
Urine is produced by the kidneys to remove waste and excess substances from the body, including urea, salts, and water. If urine is not eliminated from the body, these waste products can build up and lead to health problems like urinary tract infections or kidney stones. It is important to remove urine regularly to maintain a healthy balance of fluids and waste products in the body.
How does waste products of the body can easily be eliminated using urinary system?
Kidney is the main organ for elimination of toxic substances of your body. It filters out about 180 litres/day to give you about 0.5 to 2 litres of urine/day. In this process it clears most of the waste products from your body.
