Anatomy and Physiology FINAL Flashcards
1
Q
Osmosis
A
the movement of water from low solute concentrations to high solute concentrations
2
Q
Sodium Potassium pump
A
acts to maintain low extracellular sodium levels and it uses ATP to function
3
Q
Filtration
A
the movement of plasma into the nephron
4
Q
podocytes
A
specialize “footcells” in the bowman’s capsule.
5
Q
when Afferent Arteriole is dilated what happens?
A
the GFR increases Angiotensin II (potent vasoconstrictor) decreases GFR
6
Q
what happens in the state of acidosis
A
HYDROGEN ION is secreted into the tubular fluid while a BICARBONATE ION is returned to the blood
7
Q
what happens during parasympathetic nervous activation
A
blood vessels entering the glomerulus are fully dilated
