We produce about 180 L/day of filtrate in the kidneys.  We “pee” only about 2 L/day of urine.  What accounts for the difference?

Which of the following are waste products that are eventually excreted in the kidneys.

What will the kidneys do in response to high blood pressure?

Substances, such as Hydrogen ions, can be excreted from the kidneys by tubular secretion.  Which of following shows the correct direction hydrogen ions would travel.

Diabetics with high blood sugar levels cannot completely reabsorb all of the glucose in the filtrate.  Where does this excess glucose go to?

Which structure connects the mouth and the esophagus?

Acinar cells produce?

Which of the following specialized structures increases the ability of the jejunum to absorb nutrients?

Blood pressure in the glomerulus can be maintained regardless of blood pressure changes in the rest of the body.  Which structure of the kidney helps maintain this pressure?

During glomerular filtration the glomerular capsule recieves filtrate from this structure.