Chapter 17, Problem 38RA

Summary Introduction

To review:

1. The xenobiotics and their excretion in the urine along with the carriers involved.

2. The interference of xenobiotics elimination with a medical treatment.

Introduction:

The renal system in the body is associated with the formation of urine, maintaining the fluid balance and the elimination of harmful substances from the blood. The renal system monitors the level of dissolved materials in the blood and excretes the materials that are unwanted, and present in an excess amount.