Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-The accumulation of toxic substances in the blood from the catabolism of food; functioning kidneys prevent this from happening
A)Secretion
B)Polyuria
C)Filtration
D)ADH
E)Oliguria
F)Uremia
G)ANH
H)Reabsorption
I)Micturition

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Uremia is the accumulation of toxic substances in the blood from the catabolism of food.

Answer: H
 Reabsorption is the process by which the kidneys remove water, ions, and other molecules from the urine and return them to the blood.

Answer: C
 Filtration is the process by which the kidneys filter blood to remove waste products and excess water.

Answer: D
 ADH (antidiuretic hormone) is a hormone that regulates water reabsorption in the kidneys.

Answer: A
 Secretion is the process by which the kidneys secrete various substances, such as drugs, toxins, and excess ions, into the urine.

Answer: E
 Oliguria is the production of abnormally small amounts of urine.

Answer: G
 ANH (atrial natriuretic hormone) is a hormone that regulates blood volume and pressure by promoting the excretion of sodium and water in the urine.

Answer: B
 Polyuria is the production of abnormally large amounts of urine.

Answer: I
 Micturition is the act of emptying the bladder.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition or Description