module 3 Flashcards
1
Q
conc gradient
A
diff in conc from one area to another
2
Q
diffusion
A
movement of mol usually from high to low conc
3
Q
passive transport
A
high to low conc
4
Q
active transport
A
low to high conc
5
Q
osmosis
A
movement of water towards a higher solute conc
6
Q
osmoregulation
A
regulation of ions and water for proper functioning
7
Q
the nephron
A
the structural unit that controls osmoregulation
8
Q
functions of kidney
A
filtration, reabsorption, pH balance, blood pressure, secretion of waste
9
Q
major end products of kidney function
A
urea, uric acid, ammonia, some water
10
Q
major steps that occur in kidney
A
filtration, reabsorption, secretion, excretion
11
Q
glomerulus is responsible for
A
filtration
12
Q
DCT is responsible for
A
final reabsorption
13
Q
aquaporins do what
A
move water back into blood
