Control of Blood water potential Flashcards
1
Q
Structure of Kidneys
A
Outer region called Cortex, Middle region called Medulla
2
Q
Role of Kidneys
A
Filters blood (removes urea, excess salts, excess water – combined known as urine)
3
Q
Why remove urea?
A
Toxic waste product made from excess amino acids
4
Q
Why remove excess salts and water?
A
maintain correct water potential and pressure in blood
5
Q
How do Kidneys filter?
A
made up of millions of nephrons
(each nephron filters the blood-producing urine)
6
Q
Structure of Nephron
A
1st part = Bowmans Capsules
2nd part = Proximal Convoluted Tubule
3rd part = Loop of Henle
4th part = Distal Convoluted Tubule
5th part = Collecting Duct
