kidney Flashcards
1
Q
what are the functions of the kidney (AWETBED)
A
A- controlling Acid base
W- control Water balance
E- maintain Electrolyte balance
T- remove Toxins/ waste products
B- control Blood pressure
E- produce Erythropoietin
D- activating vitamin D
2
Q
what is osmoregulation
A
regulating of water and sodium ion balance
3
Q
what is glomerulus
A
found in the nephron, it is where blood filtration takes place
4
Q
what is the Loop of Henle
A
to reabsorb water and sodium chloride from the filtrate. Found in the kidney, in the medulla, in a nephron
