Standard 9g Preknowledge
9g) ***Students know the homeostatic role of the kidneys in the removal of nitrogenous wastes and the role of the liver in blood detoxification and glucose balance.
CALIFORNIA FRAMEWORKS SUMMARY:
Microscopic nephrons within the kidney filter out body wastes, regulate water, and stabilize electrolyte levels in blood. The liver removes toxic materials from the blood, stores them, and excretes them into the bile. The liver also regulates blood glucose.