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GO: Biological Process
renal system process
- Term ID
- GO:0003014
- Synonyms
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- excretory system process
- kidney system process
- Definition
- A organ system process carried out by any of the organs or tissues of the renal system. The renal system maintains fluid balance, and contributes to electrolyte balance, acid/base balance, and disposal of nitrogenous waste products. In humans, the renal system comprises a pair of kidneys, a pair of ureters, urinary bladder, urethra, sphincter muscle and associated blood vessels; in other species, the renal system may comprise related structures (e.g., nephrocytes and malpighian tubules in Drosophila).
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- Ontology
- GO: Biological Process QuickGO AmiGO
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- has subtype
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Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes