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secretion of wastes; reabsorbs water and ions in response to hormones
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The process you are describing pertains to the function of the kidneys, specifically the nephrons, which are the functional units of the kidneys. The nephrons are responsible for filtering blood, removing waste products, and regulating water and electrolyte balance in the body.
1. **Secretion of Wastes**: The nephrons filter out waste products, such as urea, creatinine, and other metabolic byproducts, from the blood. These wastes are secreted into the urine.
2. **Reabsorption of Water and Ions**: The nephron is equipped to reabsorb essential substances such as water, sodium, potassium, and calcium. This reabsorption can occur in various parts of the nephron (like the proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule, and collecting duct) and is regulated by hormones:
- **Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)**: Increases water reabsorption in the collecting ducts.
- **Aldosterone**: Promotes sodium reabsorption (and indirectly water reabsorption) in the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct.
- **Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP)**: Reduces sodium reabsorption and promotes its excretion, which can affect blood volume and pressure.
The intricate balance maintained by the kidneys is crucial for homeostasis, including the regulation of blood pressure, fluid balance, and electrolyte levels.
1. **Secretion of Wastes**: The nephrons filter out waste products, such as urea, creatinine, and other metabolic byproducts, from the blood. These wastes are secreted into the urine.
2. **Reabsorption of Water and Ions**: The nephron is equipped to reabsorb essential substances such as water, sodium, potassium, and calcium. This reabsorption can occur in various parts of the nephron (like the proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule, and collecting duct) and is regulated by hormones:
- **Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)**: Increases water reabsorption in the collecting ducts.
- **Aldosterone**: Promotes sodium reabsorption (and indirectly water reabsorption) in the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct.
- **Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP)**: Reduces sodium reabsorption and promotes its excretion, which can affect blood volume and pressure.
The intricate balance maintained by the kidneys is crucial for homeostasis, including the regulation of blood pressure, fluid balance, and electrolyte levels.
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