Neprhons Flashcards
1
Q
What does the Bowmans capsule do?
A
Filtration structure, and it surrounds the glomerulus
2
Q
What does the proximal tubule do?
A
Reabsorbs, water and solutes and secretes hydrogen ions
3
Q
What does the glomerulus do?
A
Network of capillaries that act as a filtration device
4
Q
What does the distal tubule do?
A
Reabsorption of water and solutes and secretions of various substances
5
Q
What is the capillary network
A
6
Q
What does the loop of Henley do?
A
Reabsorption of water and ions
7
Q
What does the collecting duct do?
A
Functions as water, conservation device, and reabsorbs water from the filtrate
8
Q
What is the arrangement of blood vessels associated with nephrons?
A
Renal artery—> incoming arteriole—> glomerulus—> outgoing, arteriole—> capillary Netwerk
