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Kidney

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By which process can mammals maintain a relatively stable environment in which their cells can function ?? Homeostasis :)
Which cells constantly monitor water in the blood ?? Osmoreceptors
What does ADH stand for ?? Antidiuretic hormone
Where are the receptor cells found ?? Hypothalamus
From which gland is ADH released ?? Pituitary gland
Where are Na and Cl ions actively transported out of the loop of henle ?? The ascending limb (thicker section)
What is Deamination? When Urea is made from excess amino acids
What are the names of the blood vessels which supply the kidneys? Renal atery/ vein
What do PCT and DCT stand for? Proximal Convoluted Tubule and distal Convoluted Tubule
What is the role of a podocyte in ultrafiltration? It provides support for the membrane with minimum interruption to the filtration
What is the difference between a receptor and an effector? Receptor senses changes in parameter and the effector receives information from the receptor
What does ADH stand for? Antidiuretic hormone
What is the toxic substance produced by deamination? This is quickly converted to urea by combination with carbon dioxide. Ammonia
What is the main function of the loop of Henle? To reabsorb water.
How many kidneys do you have? Two
In the PCT, what is pumped out into the blood by active transport using a protein transporter? sodium ions (Na+)
What is the definition of excretion? the removal of toxic or excess products of metabolism from the body
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