Renal System 1&2 (w22) Flashcards
What is the function of the kidneys ?
The kidneys pressure filter the blood, producing urine.
What are the 3 main functions of the kidney ?
1) filtration of blood
2) reabsorption and secretion
3) HOMEOSTASIS
What is the functional unit of the kidney ?
The nephron
How many L of plasma per day does the kidney process ?
180L plasma/day
What are the 6 main substances filtered and reabsorbed by the kidney ?
1) Water
2) Sodium chloride e.g. reabsorbed to maintain internal O.P
3) glucose
4) Hydrogen ions
5) urea
6) Toxic substances e.g. drug metabolites
What makes up urine in high concentrations ?
- urea
- ureic acid
- creatinine
- K+
- other toxic substances
(Rest is reabsorbed)
What are the two components of the nephron ?
- vascular (blood)
- tubular (filtered fluid)
What are the two sections of the nephron ?
- renal cortex (outer region)
- renal medulla (inner region)
In which direction does blood flow in the kidneys ?
From the afferent arteriole —> to efferent arteriole
What is the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) responsible for and where is it located ?
- is in the cortex
- responsible for most of the reabsorption/ secretion
What is the loop of henle (LH) responsible for and where is it located ?
- in the cortex
- responsible for osmotic gradient in the medulla
What occurs at the bowman’s capsule (BC) ?
Filtration of the blood, this encloses the glomerulus.
What is the distal convoluted tubule responsible for and where is it located ?
- in the cortex
- responsible for the fine tuning of solute/water re absorption
What are the collecting ducts/ tubules (CD) responsible for and where is it located ?
- on the cortex/medulla
- responsible for the fine-tuning of urine concentration
What are the cells found in the epithelium of the bowman’s capsule and surround the capillaries ?
Podocytes