16.5 control of blood water potential Flashcards
1
Q
what is osmoregulation?
A
homeostatic control of water potential the blood
2
Q
what is the medulla made up of?
A
loops of Henle, collecting ducts & blood vessels
3
Q
which renal blood vessel returns blood to the heart?
A
renal vein - via vena cava
4
Q
which renal blood vessel supplies the kidney with blood from the heart?
A
renal artery - via aorta
5
Q
which arteriole is larger in diameter?
A
afferent arteriole
6
Q
what is the glomerulus?
A
branched knot of capillaries which fluid is forced out of blood
7
Q
what is the Bowman’s capsule?
A
surrounds glomerus & has a podocyte inner layer
8
Q
which convoluted tubule has more capillaries surrounding?
A
proximal convoluted tubule
9
Q
what are both convoluted tubule walls made up of?
A
epithelial cells
