the kidney and nephron structure Flashcards
what is the main function of the kidneys
keep volume of water constant
remove waste
what is osmoregulation and where does it occour
regulation of water in the blood
how does blood travek into the kidney
through renal artery
how does blood travel away from kidney
through the renal vein
what are the two main features wich the kidney is comprised of
cortex
medulla
what coonects the kidney to the blader
ureter
what connects the ureter to the kidneys
renal pelvis
what do kidneys contain that allows them to regulate water and glucose/aa/mineral/ion content
nephrons
what is the role of the nephron
filter water and solubale componants from the blood then reabsorb water and sugar the body needs
what are nephrons attached to
collecing duct
what is the ration of nephrons to collecting duct
multiple nephurons to one collecting duct
what is the first part of the nephron/where does the blood enter first
glomerulas
what surronds the glomerulas
the bowmans capsual
what does the glomerulus then feed into
proximal convoluted tubule
what is the furthest distance part of the nephron from the glomerulas and the last stage before the collecting duct
distal convoluted tubule