kidney + nephron structure Flashcards
1
Q
where does blood enter the kidneys
A
via the renal artery
2
Q
where does the blood pass through when it enters the kidneys
A
through capillaries in the cortex
3
Q
why does the afferent arteriole have a thicker wall than the efferent arteriole
A
to create a filtration pressure gradient in the glomerulus
4
Q
what structure is under the glomerulus
A
bowmans capsule
5
Q
what tube is located nearest to the bowmans capsule in a nephron
A
proximal convoluted tubule
