Kidney Structure Flashcards
1
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Narrow tubes from the cortex and medulla
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Nephrons
2
Q
Functions of kidney
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Excretion and osmoregulation
3
Q
A group of nephrons joined together
A
Collecting duct
4
Q
Role of renal pelvis
A
A spongy tissue which urine drains from collecting ducts
5
Q
Ultrafiltration
A
6
Q
Selective absorption
A
7
Q
Glomerulus
A
8
Q
Basement membrane
A
9
Q
Filtration slits
A
10
Q
Podyocyte
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