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Urea
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Soluble waste substance
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Electrolytes
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Small molecules that conduct an electrical charge. Acids necessary for the proper functioning of muscle and nerve cells.
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Renin
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A substance important in the control of blood pressure.
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Erythropoietin
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(erythr/o = red, -poietin = substance that forms), a hormone that regulates the production of red blood cells.
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Cortex
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Outer portion or bark of the kidneys, (as the bark of a tree)
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Medulla
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Inner region of the kidneys (medulla means marrow or inner portion).
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Hilum
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The depression on the medial bordre of the kidney, through which blood vessels and nerves pass.
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