医学课件肾脏病理生理学.pptVIP

Renal Insufficiency TOPICS Introduction Acute renal failure Chronic renal failure Uremia Functions of kidney The kidneys excrete these compounds with water to make urine.  They also eliminate excess body water while selectively reabsorbing useful chemicals and allowing waste to pass freely into the bladder as urine.  They allow you to continue to consume a variety of foods, drugs, vitamins and supplements, additives, and excess fluids without worry that toxic by-products will build up to harmful levels. Functions of the Kidney Waste excretion Electrolyte balance Fluid balance pH Osmola