The kidneys produce urine and this helps maintain water balance ... to maintain a constant balance of mineral ions in the blood plasma This reabsorption comes from the solution passing along ...

Hydrochlorothiazide blocks the reabsorption of sodium and chloride ions, and thereby increases the quantity of sodium traversing the distal tubule and the volume of water excreted. It also ...

The blood is filtered at a high pressure and the kidney selectively reabsorbs any useful materials such as glucose, salt ions and water. After it has been purified, the blood returns to the ...