Genral Renal Questions Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 6 main functions of the urinary system
A
- excretion of waste through urine
- maintain appropriate osmolarity
- maintain ion balance
- regulate blood pH
- regulate blood volume
- erythropoietin
2
Q
list the 5 steps of urine formation
A
- filtration
- reabsorption
- secretion
- excretion
3
Q
what in general happens during filtration
A
plasma is forced out of the glomerulus into Bowman’s Capsule
4
Q
what is the plasma called after it has been forced out of the glomerulus
A
filtrate
5
Q
what in general occurs during reabsorption
A
movement of desirable molecules out of the tubule into the paratubular capillaries
6
Q
what in general goes on during secretion
A
active transport of “undesirable” molecules from the paratubular capillaries back into the tubule
7
Q
what is the step of excretion
A
urine leaves the body
