Discussion Ideas - Chapter 9


This chapter begins with a discussion of the organs of excretion. The anatomy of the urinary system is then considered before urine formation is taken up in detail. Kidney regulation of blood volume and pH is covered prior to a section on renal illnesses. This final section discusses detecting kidney malfunction with urinalysis, kidney failure, and treating kidney failure with dialysis. One Health Focus tells how to recognize and prevent urinary tract infections, and a second describes the details of organ donation.

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