The processes that follow filtration and determine the final composition of urine are called ____________________ and ______________________.
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Question 2) ____________________ involves the passage of blood through a device with a semipermeable membrane to rid the blood of harmful wastes, extra salt, and water.
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Question 3) The _____________________________
_ is the external opening through which urine leaves the body.
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Question 4) The sudden loss of function of the nephrons causes _____________________________
_.
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Question 5) ____________________ increase urinary output by inhibiting the reabsorption of water.
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Question 6) The _____________________________
_ stores urine until about 1 pint is accumulated.
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Question 7) The ____________________ is the basic structural and functional unit of the kidney.
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Question 8) A(n) ____________________ is an opening between an artery and vein that provides an insertion site to enable dialysis treatments.
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Question 9) The dosage levels of drugs prescribed for older adults must be adjusted to compensate for _____.
A) decreased number of nephrons
B) loss of muscle tone in the urinary bladder
C) decline in filtration rate in the glomerulus
D) increased incidence of incontinence
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Question 10) Individuals whose kidneys have failed are treated with a process called _____.
A) urinalysis
B) dialysis
C) percutaneous nephrolithotomy
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