Renal System Flashcards
1
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Functions of the kidney
A
- regulating blood volume and pressure
- regulates plasma concentration + ions
- mantain pH
- conserve valuable minerals
- eliminates toxic/unwabted substances
- regulates red blood cells
- synsthesis of vitamin D
2
Q
major organs of the urinary/renal system ?
A
- Kidneys
- Ureters
- Unrinary bladder
- Urinary bladder
- Urethra
2
Q
major organs of the urinary/renal system ?
A
- Kidneys
- Ureters
- Unrinary bladder
- Urinary bladder
- Urethra
3
Q
function of kidney
A
produces urine
4
Q
role of ureter
A
transports urine towards the urinary bladder
5
Q
role of urinary bladder
A
temporarily stores urine prior to elimination
6
Q
role of urethra
A
- conducts urine to exterior,
- in males, transports semen
6
Q
role of urethra
A
- conducts urine to exterior,
- in males, transports semen
7
Q
componenets and fucntions of nephron components
A
- Glomerulus / Bowman’s Capsule (Renal Corpuscle) Production of Filtrate
-
Proximal Convoluted Tubule
Reabsorption of water ions and organic nutrients -
Loop of Henle
Further Reabsorption of water (descending limb) and
both Na+ and Cl- ions (ascending limb) -
Distal Convoluted Tubule
Secretion of ions, acids, drugs, toxins;
Variable reabsorption of water and Na+ (hormonal control) -
Collecting duct
Variable reabsorption of water and
Reabsorption or secretion of Na+, H+, and HCO3- ions
8
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Functions of the Kidney
A
- Filtration
-
Reabsorption
- Secretion
