Cards (7)

  • What are the two primary roles of the kidneys?
    Waste removal and regulation of vital substances
  • Why are the kidneys important for overall health?
    They maintain internal balance by removing toxins
  • What three key processes are involved in kidney function?
    Filtration, selective reabsorption, and hormonal regulation
  • What does the filtration process in the kidneys do?
    It removes waste products and filters useful substances
  • What happens during selective reabsorption in the kidneys?
    The kidneys reabsorb useful substances back into the blood
  • How is kidney function regulated hormonally?
    Hormones like ADH control water reabsorption
  • Why is understanding kidney function important?
    It helps us understand body stability and responses