The kidney Flashcards
1
Q
collecting duct
A
final concentration of urine
2
Q
ADH
A
antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin)
3
Q
increase hydration coincides with ADH..
A
decrease
4
Q
increase urine correlates with ADH..
A
decrease
5
Q
decreased urine volume correlates with ADH…
A
increase
6
Q
controls blood flow and sodium levels
A
renin-angiotensin
7
Q
PCT is where what is reabsorbed?
A
glucose, electrolytes, amino acids, salts, water, urea
8
Q
descending limb of loop of henle is where what is reabsorbed?
A
water, urea
9
Q
ascending loop of Henle is where what is reabsorbed?
A
sodium and chloride
10
Q
nephron function
A
reabsorb and secrete
concentrate filtrate
excretion