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Which function of the kidneys involves the regulation of water and salt balance?
Which function of the kidneys involves the regulation of water and salt balance?
- Regulation of hydrogen ion transport
- Regulation of water and salt balance (correct)
- Regulation of acid base balance
- Excretory function
What happens in case of acidosis?
What happens in case of acidosis?
- Hydrogen ion secretion decreases
- Bicarbonate excretion increases
- Bicarbonate excretion decreases
- Hydrogen ion secretion increases (correct)
What is the main excretory waste product excreted through the kidneys?
What is the main excretory waste product excreted through the kidneys?
- Uric acid
- Urea (correct)
- Creatinine
- Nitrogen
Which breakdown product from muscle tissue is only excreted through the kidneys?
Which breakdown product from muscle tissue is only excreted through the kidneys?
What happens to the excretion of bicarbonate in case of alkalosis?
What happens to the excretion of bicarbonate in case of alkalosis?
Which of the following is true about the excretory function of the kidneys?
Which of the following is true about the excretory function of the kidneys?
What happens to hydrogen ion secretion in case of alkalosis?
What happens to hydrogen ion secretion in case of alkalosis?
What is the role of the buffer systems in the regulation of acid base balance?
What is the role of the buffer systems in the regulation of acid base balance?
What happens to the concentration of nitrogen in the blood if the kidneys fail?
What happens to the concentration of nitrogen in the blood if the kidneys fail?
What is the breakdown product from muscle tissue that is excreted only through the kidneys?
What is the breakdown product from muscle tissue that is excreted only through the kidneys?
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