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What fluid do the kidneys monitor?
Any liquids you drink are filtered by the kidneys.
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
Where does urine get coloured?
in the fluid paintbox located in the art department of the kidneys.
Reptiles kidneys excrete wastes in a watery fluid called what?
Urine
Where is the body's thirst mechanism located?
The body's thirst mechanism is primarily located in the hypothalamus, a region of the brain that regulates various bodily functions including thirst and hydration. When the body's fluid levels drop, sensors in the hypothalamus detect this change and signal the body to feel thirsty to encourage fluid intake.
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 are the receptors that detect an increase in body fluid consentration?
osmoreceptors
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.
