REVIEW TEST4 LAB Flashcards
Renal pyramid
Transport urine from nephrons to calyces
Glomerulus
Primary filtration unit of kidney
GFR measure overall renal function
Bowmans capsule
First step of filtration
Proximal convoluted tubule
Reabsorption of glucose + amino acid, Na + water.
Descending nephron loop
Reabsorption of water by osmosis
Ascending nephron loop
Reabsorption of Na, Cl, K
Distal convoluted tubule
Aldosterone cause reabsorption of Na and water
ADH cause reabsorption of water
Collecting tubule/duct
Collect urine from DCT of nephron
Aldosterone cause reabsorption of Na, ADH cause reabsorption of water
Secretion of potassium
Minor calyx
Drain urine from renal pyramid to major calyx
Major calyx
Drain urine from minor calyx to ureter
Abdominal aorta
Supply oxygenated blood to abdominal/ pelvic organs
Renal artery
Carries oxygenated blood to kidney
Vasa recta
Capillaries maintain countercurrent exchange between Vasa recta and loop of Henle, work together to filter blood to concentrate urine
Kidney
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excretion
regulation of blood volume and pressure
Concentration of solute in blood : Na, CL, K, Ca, Hco3, phosphate
regulate extracellular fluid pH
regulate RBC synthesis =secrete erythropoietin
Activate Vitamin D
Adrenal gland
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Cortex secrete:
Androgen
Corticosteroid
Mineralocorticoids / aldostrone
Medulla produce:
Epinephrine / adrenaline
Norepinephrine
Dopamine
Ureter
Transport urine from kidney to bladder
Bladder
Store urine and expels urine into urethra
Urethra
Transport urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.