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The Renal System
Question | Answer |
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What 4 Organs are in the Renal System? | 1. 2 Kidneys 2. 2 Ureters 3. Urinary Bladder 4. Urethra |
What is the function of the Kidneys? | To produce urine. |
What is the function of the Ureters? | To transport urine towards the urinary bladder. |
What is the function of the Urinary Bladder? | To temporarily store urine. |
What is the function of the Urethra? | To Conduct urine to exterior (also transports semen in males). |
What does the enzyme 'renin' do? | Converts angiotensinogen into angiotensin I, which raises BP. |
What is the normal blood osmolarity level? | 300 milliosmoles/liter |
What is excreted from the body? | - organic wastes - urea - uric acid - creatinine |
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