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| Description: The kidneys are retroperitoneal, partly protected by the lower ribs. Homeostatic Kidney Functions Regulation of blood ionic composition Na+, K+, Cl– Regulation of blood pH H+, HCO3– Regulation of blood volume H2O Regulation of blood pressure Maintenance of blood osmolarity Production of hormones Calcitrol and Erythropoietin Regulation of blood glucose level Excretion of metabolic wastes and foreign substances (drugs or toxins) Picture Stats: Views: 120 Filesize: 1.22MB Height: 639 Width: 1388 Source: https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=40840 |