Medical Nutrition Therapy II
Filtration is the process by which the kidneys remove waste products, excess substances, and fluid from the blood to form urine. This critical function occurs in the nephron, the functional unit of the kidney, where blood is filtered through a specialized structure called the glomerulus. Filtration not only helps maintain homeostasis by regulating fluid and electrolyte balance but also plays a vital role in eliminating toxins from the body.
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