4.6.2 Control of water and ion content of the body

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GCSE (4 Human Biology) Biology Fichas sobre 4.6.2 Control of water and ion content of the body, creado por Anisha Rai el 22/04/2016.
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How does water leave the body? Via the lungs when we breathe out Via the skin when we sweat Excess water is removed via the kidneys in the urine
How are urea and ions removed from the body? Via the skin when we sweat Excess ions are removed via the kidneys in the urine
What happens to excess amino acids in the liver? They are deaminated to form ammonia, which is converted into urea for excretion
What happens to poisonous substances in the liver? They are detoxified Breakdown products excreted in the urine via the kidneys
What happens to old blood cells in the liver? They are broken down and the iron is stored
What happens in a healthy kidney? Blood is filtered Glucose reabsorbed Dissolved ions needed by body reabsorbed As much water as the body needs is reabsorbed Urea, excess ions and excess water released as urine
What happens if the water content of the blood is too low? Pituitary gland releases a hormone called ADH into the blood Causes kidneys to reabsorb more water Results in more concentrated urine
What happens if the water content of the blood is too high? Less ADH is released into the blood Less water reabsorbed in the kidneys Results in a more dilute urine
How may people who suffer from kidney failure be treated? Organ transplant Kidney Dialysis
What does kidney dialysis do? Restores the concentrations of dissolved substances in the blood to normal levels
How often does dialysis have to be carried out? At regular intervals
What happens in a dialysis machine? A persons blood flows through partially permeable membranes
What concentration of useful substances does dialysis fluid contain? The same concentration as the blood of a person without kidney disease
What does this ensure? That glucose and useful mineral ions are not lost Harmful substances such as urea pass out from the blood into dialysis fluid
What are the advantages of a kidney transplant? Patients can lead a more normal life without having to watch what they eat or drink Cheaper for the NHS overall
What are the disadvantages of a kidney transplant? Must take immune-suppressant drugs which increase the risk of infection Shortage of organ donors Kidney only lasts 8-9 years on average Any operation carries risks
What are the advantages of kidney dialysis? Available to all kidney patients (no shortage) No need for immune-suppressant drugs
What are the disadvantages of kidney dialysis? Patient must limit their salt and protein intake between dialysis sessions Expensive for the NHS Regular dialysis sessions – impacts on the patient’s lifestyle
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