The Kidneys Flashcards
1
Q
What are all parts of the kidneys?
A
afferent arteriole - entry
glomorulus - swirly looking thing
efferent arteriole - exit
boumans capsule - cashew looking thing
poximal conducted tubule - PCT - swirly parts
descending and ascending limbs - dip area
loop of hemle - osmoregulation
distol conducted tubule - DCT - swirly part
collecting duct - long part
end part of collecting duct is where urine to ureter goes to bladder and urethru
2
Q
What is the PCT for?
A
reabsorption
lots of mitochondria
microvilli - large SA
3
Q
What is DCT for?
A
reabsorption of Na ions
osmoregulation - how much water
4
Q
What are the loop of Henle for?
A
osmoregulation
5
Q
What is the collecting duct for?
A
osmoregulation
