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Urinary CH 18 Renal System

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Hormone that causes sodium retention and potassium excretion   aldosterone  
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hormone that regulates plasma calcium levels   Parathyroid hormone  
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Lab test that indicates renal efficiency   Glomerular filtration rate  
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Muscle of the bladder wall   detrusor muscle  
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structure that empties the bladder   urethra  
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one functional unit of kidney filtration   neprhon  
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blood vessel that enters the glomerulus   afferent arteriole  
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vessel that carries oxygenated blood to the kidney   renal artery  
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area of the kidney where blood vessels and nerves enter/exit the kidney   hilum  
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substance secreted by juxtaglomerular cells in response to decreased blood pressure   renin  
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enzyme in the lungs that coverts angiotensin 1   Angiotensin converting Enzyme (ACE)  
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Portion of the renal tubule responsible for Acid-Base Balance   distal convoluted tubule  
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Portion of the renal tubule responsible for most electrolyte and nutrient absorption   proximal convoluted tubule  
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The urination reflex   micturition  
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amount of fluid filtered by the kidney that is reabsorbed by the body   97-99%  
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