Kidney Flashcards
1
Q
functional unit of kidney?
A
nephron
2
Q
2 main parts of nephron?
A
glomerulus, long tubule
3
Q
function of glomerulus?
A
filtration of blood
4
Q
function of long tubule?
A
reabsorption + secretion
5
Q
parts of long tubule?
A
proximal tubule, loop of Henle, distal tubule, collecting duct
6
Q
where does selective filtration occur?
A
glomerulus
7
Q
3 reasons why glomerulus is selective?
A
- tight junctions + fenestrations
- basement membrane
- photocytes
8
Q
2 types of renal circulation?
A
glomerular, peritubular capillary network
9
Q
pressure type in glomerular circulation?
A
high
10
Q
pressure type in peritubular capillary network?
A
low
11
Q
function of low pressure in peritubular capillary network?
A
reabsorption
12
Q
function of SGLTs and GLUTs?
A
glucose reabsorption
13
Q
2 types of SGLTs?
A
SGLT2, SGLT1
14
Q
location of SGLT2?
A
S1 +S2
15
Q
location of SGLT1?
A
S3
