The Nephrons of the Kidneys Form ____________________ and Thereby Regulate

question 117

Essay

The nephrons of the kidneys form ____________________ and thereby regulate and maintain the ____________________ and ____________________ of the blood.

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Definitions:

Ionization

The method through which an atom or molecule obtains a positive or negative charge by the addition or removal of electrons.

Substance

material with particular physical characteristics, an important concept in chemistry and physics.

Nuclear Medicine

A medical specialty involving the application of radioactive substances in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

Radiopaque Substance

A substance that does not allow X-rays to pass through and appears white or light on an X-ray film, used in medical imaging to highlight structures.