Physiology 2130 Study Guide - Final Guide: Amylase, Corpus Albicans, Peristalsis

• School: Western University
• Department: Physiology
• Course: Physiology 2130
• Professor: Carlie Bell

Document Summary

The renal system includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. The principle function of the kidneys is the regulation of water balance, electrolyte levels, ph of the blood, and the long-term regulation of arterial pressure. The basic function of the kidneys is to remove nonessential substances from the plasma, including wastes metabolites, excess water, and electrolytes: also, the kidneys recover essential substances like glucose. In doing so the kidneys play a major role in regulating the water levels, the chemical concentrations of the fluid compartments, and ph of the blood. The kidneys do not produce water or electrolytes, but they conserve them from the body. The elimination of wastes or foreign substances is an important function of the kidneys. Includes the removal of drugs, food additive and vitamins: excreted in the urine. The kidneys also act as an endocrine gland, producing hormones or components of hormonal systems such as erythropoietin, rennin, vitamin d and stanniocalcin.