urinary system
function of urinary system:
-Production of Urine which maintains homeostasis or internal balance by regulating the volume and chemical composition of blood (water, salts, acids, bases).
– Filter nitrogenous wastes, toxins, ions, etc. from blood to be excreted as urine.
• GFR= 180 liters (50 gal) of blood/day
• 178-179 liters are reabsorbed back into blood
– Produce regulatory enzymes.
regulates BP/ kidney function (increases blood pressure by activating angiotensin
renin
where renin produce?
kidney
GFR means
glumerular filtrarion rate
• GFR=
180 liters (50 gal) of blood/day
178-179 liters are reabsorbed back into blood
1 liters excrete