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)resorption
I)micturition

Question

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

Answer: C
 Filtration is the process of removing waste, excess water, and solutes from the blood and into the nephron.

Answer: G
 ANH (atrial natriuretic hormone) is a hormone produced by cells in the heart that promotes excretion of sodium and water in order to decrease blood volume and pressure.

Answer: H
 Resorption is the process of reabsorbing useful substances from the filtrate back into the bloodstream.

Answer: I
 Micturition is the process of eliminating urine from the body by emptying the bladder through the urethra.

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

Answer: A
 Secretion is the process of actively pumping certain substances, such as ions, into the filtrate in the nephron.

Answer: D
 ADH (antidiuretic hormone) is a hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland that promotes water resorption in the kidneys.

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

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition or Description