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Substances filtered out by the kidneys, such as essential nutrients and electrolytes, need to be reabsorbed to maintain proper balance in the body. Reabsorption helps prevent essential substances from being lost in the urine and ensures their availability for important bodily functions.
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When blood leaves the liver it contains wastes that need to be what or separated out?
When blood leaves the liver, it contains wastes that need to be filtered or separated out by the kidneys. The kidneys remove waste products from the blood and excrete them as urine.
How does urine differ from the original filtrate?
From the original filtrate, a lot of much needed electrolytes (Sodium e.t.c) are reabsorbed (absorbed back into blood), a few substances secreted further into the urine, then loads of water reabsorbed to fine tune body water to exactly how much you need(as much as possible), making urine far more concentrated than the original filtrate.
Why are useful molecules like glucose and other nutrients found in the filtrate along with urea and other wastes?
because glucose and other nutrients are small to filtrate through the filtration membrane and glucose is essential to be in the filtration membrane.
When drugs are absorbed through the small intestine do they pass through THE kidney?
Drugs absorbed through the small intestine enter the bloodstream and are then distributed throughout the body, including the kidney. Once in the kidney, drugs can be filtered, reabsorbed, or secreted depending on their properties, which can impact their elimination from the body.
Does the particles in colloids filter?
It depends on the colloid, really. If there are solid particles in the colloid, then they can be filtered. But you would need an extremely fine filter to be able to do so. In the case that the particles are liquid, then the answer would be no.
What are some of the substances filtered from the blood by the kidney?
substances that are excreted from the kidneys are urea, uric acid, creatinine, toxins, drugs, plasma inorganic ions,(Na+,K+,Ca2+..ect.) H+, HCO3-, of course H2O, and anything else the body doesn't need that's found in the blood plasma. substances that are reabsorbed are amino acids, proteins, glucose, water, plasma inorganic ions and anything the body needs that is found in the blood plasma. the nephrons are nonselective and secrete everything in the plasma, and the capillaries then reabsorb the vitamins minerals nutrients ect. that the body needs back into the blood, everything the body doesnt need goes to the bladder. What will cause the kidneys to lose more water from the blood? Diuretic hormones
Why might someone need diyalisis?
if someone's kidneys have failed so they need their blood filtered.
When blood leaves the liver it contains wastes that need to be what or separated out?
When blood leaves the liver, it contains wastes that need to be filtered or separated out by the kidneys. The kidneys remove waste products from the blood and excrete them as urine.
Why would damaged kidneys effect your health?
Your kidneys act as a 'filter' - removing toxic substances from the body. If your kidneys are damaged, their functionality is reduced, and you will need dialysis treatment.
How does urine differ from the original filtrate?
From the original filtrate, a lot of much needed electrolytes (Sodium e.t.c) are reabsorbed (absorbed back into blood), a few substances secreted further into the urine, then loads of water reabsorbed to fine tune body water to exactly how much you need(as much as possible), making urine far more concentrated than the original filtrate.
Why are useful molecules like glucose and other nutrients found in the filtrate along with urea and other wastes?
because glucose and other nutrients are small to filtrate through the filtration membrane and glucose is essential to be in the filtration membrane.
Does the respiratory system remove waste?
Yes, the respiratory system removes waste. Besides providing oxygen to the lung and the cells of a body during inhalation, they also provide some nutrients as well. Therefore when a person is exhaling, carbon dioxide is picked up from the cells along with waste (unused or used nutrients) and is breathed out.
What are the parts of the kidney and what are their functions?
Kidneys filter your blood of toxins and foreign, unwanted substances. It's really cool that you only need one to survive. :)nephrons,glomerulus,ureter
What are the functions of the liver and the kidneys?
The heart's function is to pump the blood to the rest of the body. The function of kidney is to filter the blood to get rid of waste materials to be disposed of in urine. The function of liver is to store carbohydrates in the form of glycogen and detoxify toxins.
How do horses kidneys work?
Horses are big animals, but their kidneys work in the same way as other kidneys work. The kidneys work by filtering out what the body does not need.
How much blood does the heart filter a day?
No. The heart undergoes cleaning in the Kidney. In the kidney the blood is filtered and re-filtered many times to remove most impurities that the blood does not need. Research the kidney and you will get your answer! All the heart does is pump the blood around the body! Hope this helps!
Why do amphibians need kidneys?
Yes, they do.
