Renal System

• What are the major structures of the renal system?

  Kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra
• What is the role of the nephron in urine production?

  The nephron filters blood and produces urine
• What are the excretory functions of the kidney?

  To excrete waste products like urea and creatinine
• How do kidneys regulate ion concentration in the blood?

  By producing urine and responding to hormones
• What role does renin play in the renal system?

  It regulates blood volume and blood pressure
• How do kidneys stabilize pH in the body?

  By balancing the excretion and reabsorption of hydrogen and bicarbonate ions