Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-refers to the production of a large amount of urine
A)secretion
B)polyuria
C)filtration
D)ADH
E)oliguria
F)uremia
G)ANH
H)resorption
I)micturition

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Polyuria refers to the production of an abnormally large amount of urine.

Answer: E
 Oliguria refers to the production of an abnormally small amount of urine.

Answer: C
 Filtration refers to the process by which substances pass from the blood into the renal tubules to form urine.

Answer: D
 ADH (antidiuretic hormone) is a hormone that regulates the amount of water reabsorbed by the kidneys.

Answer: F
 Uremia is a condition in which there is an excessive amount of urea and other nitrogenous waste products in the blood due to kidney failure.

Answer: G
 ANH (atrial natriuretic hormone) is a hormone produced by the heart that regulates blood pressure and fluid balance.

Answer: H
 Resorption refers to the process by which substances are reabsorbed from the renal tubules back into the blood.

Answer: I
 Micturition, also known as urination, is the process by which urine is expelled from the bladder.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition or Description