Functions of the Kidney in Homeostasis

The three main functions of the kidney in maintaining homeostasis are regulatory, excretory, and endocrine functions.

The renal corpuscle is made up of the glomerulus and Bowman’s capsule. The two types of nephrons exiting from it are cortical nephrons (80%) and juxtamedullary nephrons (20%).

The main function of the juxtamedullary nephrons is to enable the kidney to determine the concentration of the urine.

<p>Tubular reabsorption is the reabsorption of solutes along the tubule back into the peritubular capillary. Tubular secretion is the material secreted into the tubular fluid to remove substances from the blood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Two-thirds of reabsorption occurs at the proximal convoluted tubule. Water reabsorption occurs in the descending loop of Henle, followed by solute reabsorption in the ascending loop of Henle.</p> Signup and view all the answers