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Aldosterone
Meaning: Adrenal cortex hormone that makes the kidney retain sodium and water and excrete potassium.
In practice: Spironolactone blocks its action, acting as a potassium-sparing diuretic.
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Which word means: To remove waste or particles from a fluid, as performed by the kidneys.
Answer: Filter
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Answer: Nociception
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