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What is the primary role of the afferent arteriole in the kidney?
What is the primary role of the afferent arteriole in the kidney?
- To filter large proteins from blood
- To deliver blood to the glomerulus (correct)
- To regulate urine output
- To reabsorb glucose and amino acids
Which substances are typically able to pass through Bowman's capsule?
Which substances are typically able to pass through Bowman's capsule?
- Large proteins and urea
- Gases and hormones
- Red blood cells and proteins
- Glucose, amino acids, and salts (correct)
What creates the higher pressure in the glomerulus compared to Bowman's capsule?
What creates the higher pressure in the glomerulus compared to Bowman's capsule?
- The density of blood cells
- The size of the afferent arteriole
- The reabsorption of water
- The pumping action of the heart (correct)
Which of the following substances cannot pass through Bowman's capsule due to their size?
Which of the following substances cannot pass through Bowman's capsule due to their size?
During the filtration process, what primarily gets excreted through Bowman's capsule?
During the filtration process, what primarily gets excreted through Bowman's capsule?
What is one of the primary functions of the kidneys in regulating bodily fluids?
What is one of the primary functions of the kidneys in regulating bodily fluids?
Which of the following is an incorrect function of the kidneys?
Which of the following is an incorrect function of the kidneys?
How many kidneys are part of the urinary system?
How many kidneys are part of the urinary system?
What role do the kidneys play in the homeostatic regulation of volume?
What role do the kidneys play in the homeostatic regulation of volume?
Where are the kidneys located in relation to the peritoneum?
Where are the kidneys located in relation to the peritoneum?
What is the function of the renal pelvis?
What is the function of the renal pelvis?
What is the role of the efferent arteriole in the blood circulation of the kidney?
What is the role of the efferent arteriole in the blood circulation of the kidney?
Which process occurs first in the renal processes?
Which process occurs first in the renal processes?
What component is contained within the glomerulus?
What component is contained within the glomerulus?
Which structure stores urine temporarily in the urinary system?
Which structure stores urine temporarily in the urinary system?
What is the normal rate of forming glomerular filtrate in humans per minute?
What is the normal rate of forming glomerular filtrate in humans per minute?
What percentage of the glomerular filtrate is typically reabsorbed into the blood capillaries?
What percentage of the glomerular filtrate is typically reabsorbed into the blood capillaries?
Which process is primarily involved in the reabsorption of useful nutrients?
Which process is primarily involved in the reabsorption of useful nutrients?
Which of the following substances is NOT absorbed during reabsorption?
Which of the following substances is NOT absorbed during reabsorption?
Where does the majority of reabsorption occur in the nephron?
Where does the majority of reabsorption occur in the nephron?
What is the total daily production of glomerular filtrate in liters?
What is the total daily production of glomerular filtrate in liters?
Osmosis in the context of reabsorption primarily refers to the movement of which substance?
Osmosis in the context of reabsorption primarily refers to the movement of which substance?
Which mechanism is NOT involved in the reabsorption process?
Which mechanism is NOT involved in the reabsorption process?
What is the primary function of surface area enhancement in the proximal convoluted tubule?
What is the primary function of surface area enhancement in the proximal convoluted tubule?
Why is it important for the wall of the proximal convoluted tubule to be a single layer of cells?
Why is it important for the wall of the proximal convoluted tubule to be a single layer of cells?
What role do mitochondria play in the proximal convoluted tubule cells?
What role do mitochondria play in the proximal convoluted tubule cells?
What does the term 'highly convoluted' refer to in the structure of the proximal convoluted tubule?
What does the term 'highly convoluted' refer to in the structure of the proximal convoluted tubule?
What percentage of urea is typically reabsorbed in the proximal convoluted tubule?
What percentage of urea is typically reabsorbed in the proximal convoluted tubule?
Which of the following substances is absorbed in the highest percentage within the proximal convoluted tubule?
Which of the following substances is absorbed in the highest percentage within the proximal convoluted tubule?
What adaptation helps to increase the time that filtrate remains in the proximal convoluted tubule?
What adaptation helps to increase the time that filtrate remains in the proximal convoluted tubule?
In the structural adaptations of the proximal convoluted tubule, what is the primary reason for increased reabsorption efficiency?
In the structural adaptations of the proximal convoluted tubule, what is the primary reason for increased reabsorption efficiency?
What is the primary function of juxtamedullary nephrons?
What is the primary function of juxtamedullary nephrons?
What percentage of nephrons in the human kidney are cortical nephrons?
What percentage of nephrons in the human kidney are cortical nephrons?
Which structure surrounds the glomerulus?
Which structure surrounds the glomerulus?
In which part of the nephron does the majority of reabsorption occur?
In which part of the nephron does the majority of reabsorption occur?
What is the composition of the renal vein?
What is the composition of the renal vein?
Which of the following nephrons primarily contributes to the concentration of urine?
Which of the following nephrons primarily contributes to the concentration of urine?
What is true about the incoming and outgoing flow in a nephron?
What is true about the incoming and outgoing flow in a nephron?
Where does the renal artery lead to in the kidney?
Where does the renal artery lead to in the kidney?
Flashcards
Kidney's role in blood regulation
Kidney's role in blood regulation
The kidneys regulate the volume and composition of blood, ensuring a stable internal environment.
Kidney's role in ion balance
Kidney's role in ion balance
Kidneys maintain the balance of electrolytes, like sodium, potassium, and calcium, essential for various bodily functions.
Kidney's role in waste elimination
Kidney's role in waste elimination
The kidneys eliminate waste products from metabolism, including urea and creatinine, preventing their buildup in the body.
Kidney's role in hormone production
Kidney's role in hormone production
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Kidney's role in nutrient conservation
Kidney's role in nutrient conservation
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Nephron
Nephron
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Types of Nephrons
Types of Nephrons
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Bowman's Capsule
Bowman's Capsule
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Proximal Convoluted Tubule
Proximal Convoluted Tubule
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Loop of Henle
Loop of Henle
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Collecting Duct
Collecting Duct
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Renal Artery and Vein
Renal Artery and Vein
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Hilus
Hilus
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Renal Pelvis
Renal Pelvis
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Ureter
Ureter
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Urinary Bladder
Urinary Bladder
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Urethra
Urethra
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Glomerulus
Glomerulus
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Afferent arteriole
Afferent arteriole
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Efferent arteriole
Efferent arteriole
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High glomerular pressure
High glomerular pressure
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Reabsorption in kidneys
Reabsorption in kidneys
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Glomerular filtration rate
Glomerular filtration rate
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Urine production rate
Urine production rate
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Reabsorption mechanisms
Reabsorption mechanisms
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Distal convoluted tubule
Distal convoluted tubule
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Why is the proximal convoluted tubule convoluted?
Why is the proximal convoluted tubule convoluted?
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What is the effect of the PCT's convoluted structure on filtrate flow?
What is the effect of the PCT's convoluted structure on filtrate flow?
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Why does the PCT have a single layer of cells?
Why does the PCT have a single layer of cells?
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What is the role of mitochondria in the PCT?
What is the role of mitochondria in the PCT?
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What is the main function of the proximal convoluted tubule?
What is the main function of the proximal convoluted tubule?
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How do the structural adaptations of the PCT contribute to its function?
How do the structural adaptations of the PCT contribute to its function?
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Study Notes
Homeostasis
- Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment in the body.
- The internal environment, also known as tissue fluid or extracellular fluid (ECF), surrounds body cells.
- The body's internal environment must be carefully controlled.
Excretion
- Excretion is the process of removing metabolic wastes from the body.
- Metabolic wastes include nitrogenous wastes (e.g., urea), carbon dioxide, and bile pigments.
- Nitrogenous waste is produced by the liver when proteins are broken down.
- Carbon dioxide is a product of cellular respiration.
- Bile pigments are from the breakdown of old red blood cells (RBCs) in the liver.
Kidney Structure and Location
- Kidneys are paired, bean-shaped organs.
- They are located posteriorly, slightly above the waistline, behind the peritoneum.
- The right kidney is situated slightly lower than the left kidney due to the liver's presence on the right side of the body.
Kidney Functions
- Regulation of blood pressure
- Osmolarity regulation
- Electrolyte balance
- Metabolic waste removal
- Hormone production
- Nutrient conservation
Nephrons
- The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney.
- About 1 million nephrons exist in each kidney.
- There are two primary types: cortical and juxtamedullary nephrons.
- Cortical nephrons are responsible for approximately 80–85% of the nephrons.
- Juxtamedullary nephrons are responsible for the remaining 15–20%.
Filtration
- Blood plasma is filtered into Bowman's capsule.
- The filtrate contains water, glucose, amino acids, wastes, and salts, but not blood cells or proteins.
- The process of filtration occurs due to high blood pressure in the glomerulus.
Reabsorption
- Water, glucose, amino acids, and salts are reabsorbed from the nephron tubules into the capillaries.
- This is achieved via diffusion, osmosis, and active transport throughout different regions of the nephron.
Secretion
- Certain substances (e.g., drugs, toxic substances) are actively secreted from blood capillaries into the tubule to be excreted.
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
- ADH regulates the amount of water reabsorbed in the collecting duct.
- This hormone's production changes the water excretion rate based on body conditions.
- This is controlled by how much water the body needs to retain.
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This quiz covers key concepts in biology related to homeostasis and excretion. You will learn about the maintenance of stable internal environments, the role of the kidneys, and the processes involved in removing metabolic wastes. Test your understanding of kidney structure and function in this engaging quiz.
