Filtration Flow Flashcards
1
Q
Afferent arteriole
A
Delivery of blood
2
Q
Glomerular (Bowman’s) capsule
A
Ultrafiltration
3
Q
Proximal convoluted tubule
A
Salt and water reabsorption
Ph regulation
4
Q
Loop of henle
A
Regulation of osmolarity
5
Q
Descending limb
A
Permeable to water (osmosis)
Impermeable to nacl
6
Q
Ascending limb
A
Nacl reabsorbed (passive diffusion) in thick section Water impermeable
7
Q
Distal convoluted tubule
A
Na transport only
8
Q
Collecting duct
A
Water permeable
Salt impermeable
ADH promotes water reabsorption here
