Renal (urinary) system Flashcards
1
Q
Structures of the renal system
A
two kidneys
two ureters
urinary bladder
urethra
2
Q
What is unique about the kidney location?
A
It is located retroperitoneally
3
Q
What are the main functions of the kidneys?
A
Formation and secretion of urine
Production and secretion of erythropoietin
Production and secretion of renin
4
Q
The process of excreting urine is called?
A
Micturition
5
Q
Functional unit if the kidney is the?
A
Nephron
6
Q
What happens at the glomerulus?
A
It is the site of plasma filtration.
7
Q
Afferent arteriole vs efferent arteriole
A
AA-enters glomerular capsule
EA- blood vessels leaving the glomerulus
8
Q
Three processes involved in the formation of urine are?
A
Filtration
Selective reabsorption
Secretion
