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Vet. Terminology
Urinary System - The Breakdown
Question | Answer |
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Kidney locations | Righty Tighty, Lefty Loosey and last |
Kidney Function | Complex organs. They regulate the amount of water lost from the body and get rid of waste products, especially urea. About 180 liters of water filters through your kidneys every day, but only about 1.5 liters finally leaves your body as urine |
Urea | It is made when any excess amino acids are broken down in your liver. The amino acids come from protein you have eaten. |
Kidney Function | Regulate the amount of water lost from the body/ balance water levels in the body Balance the concentration of mineral ions in the blood/body Get rid of waste products Hold onto useful substances like glucose and protein |