AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -One of the major functions of the kidney is the elimination Of the products of protein metabolism.

Detailed explanation-2: -Your kidneys filter waste products from your blood while keeping what your body needs-including proteins. However, some diseases and conditions allow proteins to pass through the filters of your kidneys, causing protein in urine.

Detailed explanation-3: -The most common waste products are urea and creatinine, but there are many other substances that need to be eliminated. The kidneys act as very efficient filters for ridding the body of waste and toxic substances, and returning vitamins, amino acids, glucose, hormones and other vital substances into the bloodstream.

Detailed explanation-4: -The kidney and urinary systems help the body to eliminate liquid waste called urea, and to keep chemicals, such as potassium and sodium, and water in balance. Urea is produced when foods containing protein, such as meat, poultry, and certain vegetables, are broken down in the body.

Detailed explanation-5: -Causes typically include intense exercise, stress, fever and prolonged exposure to cold temperatures. Transient proteinuria usually goes away on its own. Proteinuria is high levels of protein in your pee. If you have proteinuria, you may have to pee more often, and your pee may be foamy or bubbly.