Problem
A. Identify the organs of the urinary system and state their function.
B. Summarize the processes the kidneys perform to maintain homeostasis.
C. Predict what could occur to overall homeostasis if the kidneys could not excrete metabolic products from the body.
D. Identify the structures of the human kidney.
E. Identify the structures of a nephron and state the function of each.
F. What are the blood vessels of the kidney.
G. How does the nephron form urine.
H. List the components of the glomerular filtrate.
I. List the components of tubular reabsorption and secretion.
J. What role does ADH (Anti Diuretic Hormone) play in osmoregulation?
K. What happens when you drink too much water?
L. How can kidney failure be treated?