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Kidney Functions and Filtration
The kidneys perform specialized filtering functions to maintain blood composition. They remove waste products and excess substances while selectively reabsorbing essential molecules.
Highlight: The kidneys' primary function is to filter blood and produce urine, removing waste while preserving useful substances.
Example: Useful substances like specific ions are reabsorbed back into the bloodstream after initial filtration.
Deamination Process
The liver performs deamination to break down excess proteins that cannot be stored in the body. This process is crucial for protein metabolism and waste elimination.
Vocabulary: Deamination is the process of breaking down excess amino acids into ammonia, which is then converted to less toxic urea.
Highlight: The conversion of toxic ammonia to urea is essential as urea can be safely filtered by the kidneys and excreted in urine.
Ion Regulation
Ion balance is crucial for cellular function and is carefully regulated through kidney filtration processes.
Definition: Ions are electrically charged particles that must be maintained at specific concentrations in the blood for proper cell function.
Highlight: While some ions are lost through sweat, the kidneys provide precise regulation of ion levels through selective reabsorption.
Water Balance
Water regulation is essential for cellular health and function, with the kidneys playing a central role in maintaining proper fluid balance.
Example: Cellular damage can occur through crenation or cell lysis when water balance is disturbed.
Highlight: The kidneys regulate water balance through controlled filtration and reabsorption processes.
ADH and Urine Concentration
The concentration of urine is regulated by Anti-Diuretic Hormone , which responds to blood water levels.
Definition: ADH is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that controls water reabsorption in the kidneys.
Highlight: When blood water levels are high, less ADH is released, resulting in more dilute urine production.
Dialysis Treatment
Dialysis serves as a crucial treatment option for patients with kidney failure, artificially filtering blood to remove waste products.
Definition: Dialysis is a medical procedure that uses a machine to filter blood when kidneys fail to function properly.
Highlight: While dialysis is life-sustaining, it comes with challenges including time commitment, expense, and potential complications.
Kidney Transplantation
Kidney transplantation offers a permanent solution for kidney failure, though it comes with its own set of challenges and considerations.
Highlight: Transplants provide a complete cure for kidney failure but require careful matching and ongoing immunosuppression.
Example: Organs can come from deceased donors on the organ donor register or living relatives who are compatible matches.
The Kidneys: Introduction
The kidneys are vital organs responsible for maintaining homeostasis through waste filtration and regulation of body fluids.
Definition: Kidneys are paired organs that filter blood and produce urine as a means of removing waste products from the body.
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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
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How Your Kidneys Clean Blood and Why ADH Matters
The role of kidneys in filtering blood and removing waste is essential for maintaining bodily homeostasis through complex filtration and hormone-regulated processes.
- Kidneys perform vital functions including waste removal, ion regulation, and water balance maintenance
- The process involves filtering blood... Show more
Kidney Functions and Filtration
The kidneys perform specialized filtering functions to maintain blood composition. They remove waste products and excess substances while selectively reabsorbing essential molecules.
Highlight: The kidneys' primary function is to filter blood and produce urine, removing waste while preserving useful substances.
Example: Useful substances like specific ions are reabsorbed back into the bloodstream after initial filtration.
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Deamination Process
The liver performs deamination to break down excess proteins that cannot be stored in the body. This process is crucial for protein metabolism and waste elimination.
Vocabulary: Deamination is the process of breaking down excess amino acids into ammonia, which is then converted to less toxic urea.
Highlight: The conversion of toxic ammonia to urea is essential as urea can be safely filtered by the kidneys and excreted in urine.
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Ion Regulation
Ion balance is crucial for cellular function and is carefully regulated through kidney filtration processes.
Definition: Ions are electrically charged particles that must be maintained at specific concentrations in the blood for proper cell function.
Highlight: While some ions are lost through sweat, the kidneys provide precise regulation of ion levels through selective reabsorption.
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Water Balance
Water regulation is essential for cellular health and function, with the kidneys playing a central role in maintaining proper fluid balance.
Example: Cellular damage can occur through crenation or cell lysis when water balance is disturbed.
Highlight: The kidneys regulate water balance through controlled filtration and reabsorption processes.
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ADH and Urine Concentration
The concentration of urine is regulated by Anti-Diuretic Hormone , which responds to blood water levels.
Definition: ADH is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that controls water reabsorption in the kidneys.
Highlight: When blood water levels are high, less ADH is released, resulting in more dilute urine production.
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Dialysis Treatment
Dialysis serves as a crucial treatment option for patients with kidney failure, artificially filtering blood to remove waste products.
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Kidney Transplantation
Kidney transplantation offers a permanent solution for kidney failure, though it comes with its own set of challenges and considerations.
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The Kidneys: Introduction
The kidneys are vital organs responsible for maintaining homeostasis through waste filtration and regulation of body fluids.
Definition: Kidneys are paired organs that filter blood and produce urine as a means of removing waste products from the body.
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Stefan S
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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
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Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
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I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
Thomas R
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Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
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Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
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In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
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I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
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Marco B
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THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
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This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
Thomas R
iOS user
Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user