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What are the primary metabolic waste products excreted by the body?
What are the primary metabolic waste products excreted by the body?
Carbon dioxide (COâ‚‚), urea, excess water, and ions.
Describe the consequences of failing to excrete carbon dioxide from the body.
Describe the consequences of failing to excrete carbon dioxide from the body.
Failure to excrete COâ‚‚ can lead to toxicity and lower blood pH, resulting in acidosis.
What roles do the kidneys play in the maintenance of homeostasis?
What roles do the kidneys play in the maintenance of homeostasis?
The kidneys filter blood and excrete urea, excess water, and ions to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance.
Identify the key structures of the nephron and their respective functions.
Identify the key structures of the nephron and their respective functions.
How does selective reabsorption occur in the nephron?
How does selective reabsorption occur in the nephron?
Explain the role of the liver in the formation of urea.
Explain the role of the liver in the formation of urea.
What is the consequence of urea accumulation in the blood?
What is the consequence of urea accumulation in the blood?
What is the function of the loop of Henle in the nephron?
What is the function of the loop of Henle in the nephron?
Describe the role of carbon dioxide in blood acidity.
Describe the role of carbon dioxide in blood acidity.
How is urine transported from the kidneys to the bladder?
How is urine transported from the kidneys to the bladder?
Outline the steps involved in the deamination process.
Outline the steps involved in the deamination process.
Identify the primary waste products excreted by the kidneys.
Identify the primary waste products excreted by the kidneys.
What is the function of the glomerulus in the nephron?
What is the function of the glomerulus in the nephron?
How do hormones exert their effects on target organs?
How do hormones exert their effects on target organs?
Explain the role of the liver in hormone regulation.
Explain the role of the liver in hormone regulation.
What is selective reabsorption in the context of the nephron?
What is selective reabsorption in the context of the nephron?
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Excretion Definition
Excretion Definition
The removal of metabolic waste products from the body.
Carbon Dioxide Excretion
Carbon Dioxide Excretion
COâ‚‚ is removed from the body through the lungs during exhalation after being produced during respiration.
Kidney Function
Kidney Function
Kidneys filter blood, creating urine to remove urea, excess water, and ions to maintain balance.
Nephron Filtration
Nephron Filtration
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Urea Formation
Urea Formation
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Selective Reabsorption
Selective Reabsorption
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Metabolic waste
Metabolic waste
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Urinary System Components
Urinary System Components
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Excretion
Excretion
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Urea
Urea
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Deamination
Deamination
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Homeostasis
Homeostasis
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Kidneys
Kidneys
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Hormone
Hormone
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Target Organs
Target Organs
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Study Notes
Excretion Overview
- Excretion is the removal of metabolic waste products.
- Key waste products include carbon dioxide (COâ‚‚), urea, and excess water/ions.
Carbon Dioxide Excretion
- Produced during aerobic respiration.
- Transported to the lungs via blood.
- Removed during exhalation.
- Failure to excrete COâ‚‚ leads to acidosis (lowered blood pH).
Kidney Function and Urine Formation
- Kidneys maintain homeostasis by excreting urea, excess water, and ions.
- Urinary System Structures:
- Kidneys: filter blood, produce urine.
- Ureters: tubes carrying urine from kidneys to bladder.
- Bladder: stores urine.
- Urethra: tube for urine to exit the body.
- Kidney Structure:
- Cortex: outer region, contains glomeruli (filtration occurs).
- Medulla: inner region, contains loop of Henle and collecting ducts.
The Nephron: Functional Unit of the Kidney
- Nephron Structure:
- Glomerulus: capillary network filtering water, glucose, urea, and ions.
- Bowman's Capsule: surrounds glomerulus.
- Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT): reabsorbs glucose, water, and some ions.
- Loop of Henle: maintains concentration gradient for water reabsorption.
- Distal Convoluted Tubule (DCT): regulates water and ion reabsorption.
- Collecting Duct: final adjustments in water reabsorption, forms urine.
- Nephron Processes:
- Filtration: water, glucose, urea, and ions enter Bowman's capsule; blood cells and large proteins remain.
- Selective Reabsorption: valuable substances like glucose are reabsorbed.
- Urine Formation: final product containing excess substances.
Role of the Liver
- Amino Acid Assimilation: Liver converts amino acids to proteins for growth, repair, enzymes, hormones, etc.
- Urea Formation:
- Excess amino acids are broken down through deamination.
- Ammonia (toxic) is formed.
- Liver converts ammonia to less toxic urea.
- Urea is transported to kidneys for excretion.
Importance of Excretion
- Removes toxic wastes like urea and COâ‚‚.
- Maintains homeostasis (internal balance) of water and ions.
Additional Concepts
- Deamination: Liver processes breaking down excess amino acids: removes amino group (-NHâ‚‚), producing ammonia, which is converted to urea.
- Key Waste Products: COâ‚‚, urea, excess water and ions (excreted by kidneys and skin).
Key Diagrams to Study
- Urinary system diagram.
- Kidney structure diagram
- Nephron structure diagram
Key Terms to Remember
- Metabolic waste.
- Homeostasis.
- Osmoregulation.
- Selective Reabsorption
Hormones in Brief
- Hormones are chemical signals produced by glands (endocrine system).
- They travel through the blood to target organs.
- Hormones affect cells with specific receptors.
- Liver regulates hormone levels.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the processes of excretion and the role of the kidneys. This quiz covers the removal of metabolic waste, kidney structures, and urine formation. Understand how the body maintains homeostasis through excretion.
