2007-02-25 19:52:41 · 6 answers · asked by JAdie 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
The kidney regulates fluid and electrolyte balance by filtration, secretion and reabsorption
The kidney is an endocrine organ – it activates both erythropoeitin (for production of red blood cells) and vitamin-D (which regulates calcium metabolism). It also produces renin (in the afferent arteriole) which affects various aspects of water and electrolyte homeostasis
2007-02-25 22:06:35 · answer #1 · answered by kalyan r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-22 11:52:47 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
excretion of waste to avoid accumulation in the blood which is harmful.
Also involved in osmoregulation. The kidney reabsorbs water lost during urine formation according to the osmalarity (amount of water) present in blood. If there is not enough water the kidney rebsorbs more water and vice versa. Process is controlled by ADH hormone.
2007-02-25 20:57:39 · answer #3 · answered by lam_tensai 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To remove the nitrogenous waste formed in the body,to maintain ionic balance in the body.
2007-02-26 12:58:40 · answer #4 · answered by moosa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The kidney is part of the urinary system and it filters out toxins/waste and excretes them as urine.
2007-02-25 20:02:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your body's filter
2007-02-25 20:00:15 · answer #6 · answered by Mike 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋