5.3 - Processes in the Kidney
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What is the process where the kidneys filter blood?
💡 Hint: It’s the first step in making urine.
Name one substance that is reabsorbed by the kidneys.
💡 Hint: These are important for energy.
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What is the process of filtering blood in the kidneys called?
💡 Hint: It starts with an 'F'.
True or False: Reabsorption returns waste back into the bloodstream.
💡 Hint: Remember what is essential for the body.
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Explain how kidney failure can impact the processes of filtration, reabsorption, secretion, and excretion.
💡 Hint: Consider each process and its dependency on healthy kidney function.
Discuss the relationship between secretion processes in the kidneys and acid-base balance.
💡 Hint: Think about how the body adjusts to maintain a stable pH.
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