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composition of urinary system ANS - 2 kidneys, 2 ureters, 1 urinary bladder, 1 urethra
nephrons ANS - filter the blood to form urine and form the kidneys' "framework"
composition of nephron ANS - glomerulus and tubules
importance of kidneys ANS - they filter fluid, wastes and extra electrolytes from the capillaries into the
tubules
antidiuretic hormone ANS - Affects the volume of urine excreted
4 functions of the kidneys ANS - Removal of metabolic waste, Regulation of volume and composition of
body fluids, Maintenance of acid base and electrolyte balance, Maintenance of blood pressure and
erythropoiesis
oliguric ANS - <400 ml of urine output/day
anuric ANS - <250 ml of urine output/day
symptoms of uremia ANS - anorexia, nausea/vomiting
cardiovascular effects from ARF and CRF ANS - raise in potassium (K+) causing muscle weakness,
decrease in erythropoietin leading to lowered RBC production in the bone marrow, raise in fluid can
cause increased blood pressure and edema
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