Primary Roles of Kidney Function

The kidney’s serve as body’s _______ center and regulatory center through several processes

filtration

Removes metabolic byproducts + toxins from circulation

Waste Elimination

Maintains proper blood volume + electrolyte balance

Homeostatic Control

Keeps blood pH within normal physiological ranges

Acid-Base Management

Assists in maintaining appropriate blood pressure levels

Cardiovascular Support

Normal kidney function does not involve eliminating ______ _______ from the blood.

albumin proteins

Under typical resting conditions, the kidneys receive roughly _____ (…%) of the heart’s total output, demonstrating vital role in blood processing + filtration.

one-quarter (25%)