| Definition | Keyword | % Correct |
|---|---|---|
| The removal of metabolic waste from the body | Excretion | 98%
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| The functional unit of the kidney | Nephron | 73%
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| Filtration of the blood at a molecular level under pressure | Ultrafiltration | 48%
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| A hormone that controls the permeability of the collecting duct walls | Antidiuretic hormone | 45%
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| A sensory receptor that detects changes in water potential | Osmoreceptor | 36%
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| A series of biochemical reactions that convert ammonia to urea | Ornithine cycle | 20%
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| The rate of which fluid enters the nephrons | Glomerular filtration rate | 17%
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| A substance that is produced in excess by the metabolic processes in the cells | Metabolic waste | 16%
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| Antibodies made from one type of cell | Monoclonal antibodies | 14%
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| A mechanism used to artificially regulate the concentration of solutes in the blood | Renal dialysis | 6%
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