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kidney participates in the control of the volume of various body fluid compartments, fluid osmolality , acid-base balance , various electrolyte concentrations, and removal of toxins . filtration occurs in the glomerulus : one-fifth of the blood volume that enters the kidneys is filtered. examples of substances
reabsorbed are solute-free water , sodium , bicarbonate , glucose , and amino acids . examples of substances secreted are hydrogen , ammonium , potassium and uric acid . the kidneys also carry out functions independent of the nephron. for example, they convert a precursor of vitamin d to its active...
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