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What is the function of the renal system related to blood osmolarity?
What is the function of the renal system related to blood osmolarity?
- Reabsorption of urea into the blood
- Regulation of the amount of osmotically active molecules in the blood (correct)
- Adjustment of blood pH levels
- Excretion of excess water from the blood
What is the function of the urea cycle?
What is the function of the urea cycle?
- Synthesis of proteins from urea
- Conversion of ammonia into urea (correct)
- Conversion of urea into ammonia
- Production of excess amino acids
What is the role of the renal artery and renal vein in the kidney?
What is the role of the renal artery and renal vein in the kidney?
- Renal artery carries filtered blood away, while renal vein brings blood to be filtered
- Renal artery brings blood to be filtered, while renal vein carries filtered blood away (correct)
- Both renal artery and renal vein carry filtered blood away
- Both renal artery and renal vein bring blood to be filtered
What is the function of the kidneys in relation to urea?
What is the function of the kidneys in relation to urea?
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What is the definition of excretion?
What is the definition of excretion?
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