BIOL 2213 Study Guide - Final Guide: Renal Function, Distal Convoluted Tubule, Proximal Tubule
29 Aug 2016
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Understand and be able to list and describe the various the functions of the kidneys. Regulation of water, inorganic ion balance, and acid-base balance (ph) Removal of metabolic waste products from the blood and their excretion in the urine o. These metabolic wastes contain urea from the catabolism of protein, uric acid from nucleic acids, creatinine from muscle creatine, the end products of hemoglobin breakdown (give urine much of its color), & others. Removal of foreign chemicals from the blood and their excretion in the urine o. Gluconeogenesis: during prolonged fasting, the kidneys synthesize glucose from amino acids and other precursors and release it into the blood. Production of hormones/enzymes (act as endocrine glands) o o. Renin, an enzyme that controls the formation of angiotensin and influences blood pressure and sodium balance o. Regulate fluid volume of the internal environment o.
