Biology, asked by AliyaTGS8816, 11 months ago

What is the major function of the kidney?

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Answered by maihaaa6
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Kidneys help to extract waste from blood, balance body fluids, form urine and aid in other functions of the body.

Answered by nilesh102
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hi mate,

=> we know the kidney is one of the organ of the human body and the kidneys perform many crucial functions,

including: maintaining overall fluid balance.

=> regulating and filtering minerals from blood. filtering waste materials from food, medications, and toxic substances.

=> we know that each kidney has a very complex structure and function.

they have two important functions namely: to flush out harmful and toxic waste products and to maintain balance of water, fluids, minerals and chemicals i.e., electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, etc.

=> Regulation of extracellular fluid volume. The kidneys work to ensure an adequate quantity of plasma to keep blood flowing to vital organs.

=>Regulation of osmolarity. ...

=>Regulation of ion concentrations. ...

=>Regulation of pH. ...

=>Excretion of wastes and toxins. ...

=>Production of hormones.

=>A – controlling ACID-base balance.

=>W – controlling WATER balance.

=>E – maintaining ELECTROLYTE balance.

=>T – removing TOXINS and waste

products from the body.

=>B – controlling BLOOD PRESSURE.

=>E – producing the hormone ERYTHROPOIETIN.

=>D – activating vitamin D.

i hope it helps you.

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