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Title: How does the kidneys maintain homeostasis?
Post by: irinaaa on Jan 9, 2017
a)an increase of water consumption
b)a decrease of water consumption
make a flow chart that clearly describes how the actions of the kidneys maintain homeostatis
and actions of the kidneys also maintaining homeostatis
could you please list the steps?it needs to be in by 2moro


Title: Re: How does the kidneys maintain homeostasis?
Post by: bio_man on Jan 9, 2017
Hello there,

I have added a brief outline below:

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Kidneys are able to reabsorb or eliminate water depending on body needs. To achieve this function, they are influenced by several hormones, especially antidiuretic hormone (ADH), but also aldosterone and natriuretic factors. ADH (antidiuretic hormone, also known as vasopressin) is a water-conserving hormone: it increases water permeability and thereby facilitates the reabsorption of water into the kidney capillaries. ADH is also involved in the mechanism that induces the sensation of thirst.

(https://biology-forums.com/gallery/47/6_09_01_17_8_15_28.jpeg) (https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=24438)

Let me know if this helps you!

:)


Title: Re: How does the kidneys maintain homeostasis?
Post by: cumquack9412 on Jan 16, 2017
This is excellent very detailed explanation bioman


Title: Re: How does the kidneys maintain homeostasis?
Post by: bio_man on Jan 16, 2017
This is excellent very detailed explanation bioman

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