Kidney Flashcards
1
Q
Nephron
A
Unit of filtration
2
Q
Bowmans capsule
A
Filtration from renal arteries, mineral ions, glucose and water are filtered. Surrounds the glomerulus
3
Q
Proximal convoluted tube
A
Where glucose is reabsorbed. Reabsorption of glucose occurs here
4
Q
Filtrate
A
Liquid that comes out of the filter
5
Q
Selective reabsorption
A
Reabsorption of specific substances e.g: glucose, mineral ions …
6
Q
Loop of henle
A
The loop that reabsorbs water
7
Q
Cortex
A
The outer layer of the kidney
8
Q
Medulla
A
Inner layer of the kidney
9
Q
ADH
A
Anti dieretic hormone
10
Q
Active transport
A
Transport against the concentration gradient
11
Q
Ureter
A
The tube from the kidney to the bladder
12
Q
Urethra
A
The tube from the bladder to outside of the body
13
Q
Glomerulus
A
Network of capillaries surrounded by the bowmans capsule
