Kidney Flashcards
1
Q
Bowman’s capsule
A
Ultrafiltration
Water, ions, glucose, amino acids, fats and urea pass through from the blood into the Bowman’s capsule
Holds back red blood cells and proteins
Fluid is called glomerular filtrate
2
Q
Proximal convoluted tubule
A
Selective reabsorption
Useful substances in the nephron such as glucose move out of nephron
3
Q
Loop of Henlé
A
Selective reabsorption of water
4
Q
Distal convoluted tubule
A
More selective reabsorption of water
5
Q
Which gland releases ADH
A
Pituitary gland
6
Q
Lots of ADH causes…
A
Collecting duct to become more permeable to allow more water to be reabsorbed into the blood
Makes urine more concentrated
