18 Questions
What is the primary function of the liver in the process of nutrient metabolism?
To monitor and metabolize the blood components
What happens to the quantity of solutes or water in the plasma when there is a positive balance?
The quantity increases
Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects plasma composition?
Neurotransmission
What is the purpose of the hepatic portal veins in the process of nutrient metabolism?
To deliver digested food molecules to the liver
What is the term for the state in which the body's internal environment is maintained within a narrow range of values?
Homeostasis
What is the correct equation that illustrates the concept of balance?
Input + production = utilization + output
Which of the following is NOT a function regulated by the kidneys?
Regulation of plasma protein concentration
What is the term for the urine that leaves the glomerulus and enters the renal tubules?
Primary urine
What is the function of the renal tubules in the nephron?
Reabsorbing necessary components and secreting waste
What is the term for the functional unit of the renal process?
Nephron
What is the function of the glomerular capsule (Bowman’s capsule)?
Managing the inflow of filtrate to the renal tubules
What is the term for the capillary network where filtration occurs in the nephron?
Glomerulus
What is the primary mechanism by which the urinary system regulates blood pressure?
By altering the volume of water lost in urine
What is the role of the adrenal glands in the urinary system?
To regulate kidney function and secrete hormones such as epinephrine
What is the primary function of the urinary system in nutrient metabolism?
To conserve valuable nutrients such as glucose
What is the role of the urinary system in maintaining blood pH?
By eliminating hydrogen ions and bicarbonate ions in urine
What is the primary function of the ureters in the urinary system?
To transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder
How does the urinary system regulate plasma ion concentration?
By controlling the amounts of sodium, potassium, and chloride ions lost in urine
Learn about the process of digestion and absorption, and how the urinary system maintains balance in the body. Understand the role of the liver and the circulatory system in this process.
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