5 Questions
What is the primary reason for excess protein being toxic to the body?
Excess protein contains nitrogen along with hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen
Where are amino acids from proteins broken down before being converted into urea?
Liver
What is the function of the Loop of Henle in the kidney?
Regulating water and salt balance
What part of the kidney connects all collecting ducts with the ureter?
Pelvis
Which part of the kidney is responsible for filtering the blood?
Cortex
Learn about excretion in plants and the functions of the kidney in the urinary system. Understand how excess protein is broken down into urea and excreted through the kidneys.
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