Renal System Flashcards
1
Q
What does the Glomerulus do?
A
Filters small solutes from the blood
2
Q
What does the proximal convoluted tubule do?
A
Reabsorbs ions, water and nutrients; removes toxins and adjusts filtrate pH
3
Q
What does the descending loop of Henle do?
A
Aquaporins allow water to pass from the filtrate into the interstitial fluid
4
Q
What does the ascending loop of henle do?
A
Reabsorbs Na+ and Cl- from the filtrate into the interstitial fluid
5
Q
What does the distal tubule do?
A
Selectively secretes and absorbs different ions to maintain blood pH and electrolyte balance
6
Q
What does the collecting duct do?
A
Reabsorbs solutes and water from the filtrate
