KINS 1224 Chapter Notes - Chapter 23: Metabolic Waste, Blood Sugar, Blood Plasma

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The urinary system consist of 6 principle organs: two kidneys, two ureters, the urinary bladder, and the urethra. They filter the blood plasma and excrete the toxic metabolic wastes. They regulate blood volume, pressure, and osmolality by regulating water output. They regulate the electrolyte and acid- base balance of the body fluids. They secrete the hormone erythropoietin which stimulates the production of red blood cells and thus supports the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. They help to regulate calcium homeostasis and bone metabolism by participating in the synthesis of calcitrol. They clear hormones and drugs from the blood and their by limit their actions. In the condition of extreme starvation they help to support the blood glucose level by synthesizing glucose from amino acids. A waste is any substance that is useless to the body or present in excess of the body"s needs. A metabolic waste is a waste substance produced by the body.

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