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What is the primary function of the glomerular filtration process?
What is the primary function of the glomerular filtration process?
What is the functional unit of the kidney?
What is the functional unit of the kidney?
What is the term for the rate at which the kidneys filter the blood?
What is the term for the rate at which the kidneys filter the blood?
Which hormone regulates sodium and potassium levels?
Which hormone regulates sodium and potassium levels?
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In which part of the nephron does tubular reabsorption occur?
In which part of the nephron does tubular reabsorption occur?
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What is the primary function of the collecting duct?
What is the primary function of the collecting duct?
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What is the term for the process by which the kidneys regulate pH levels?
What is the term for the process by which the kidneys regulate pH levels?
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Which buffer system helps regulate pH levels?
Which buffer system helps regulate pH levels?
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Renal Physiology
Functions of the Kidneys
- Filtration: remove waste and excess substances from the blood
- Reabsorption: return essential substances back to the blood
- Secretion: remove waste and excess substances from the blood
- Regulation of electrolyte balance
- Regulation of acid-base balance
- Regulation of blood pressure
- Production of hormones (e.g. erythropoietin, calcitriol)
Nephron Structure
- Functional unit of the kidney
- Consists of:
- Renal corpuscle (Bowman's capsule and glomerulus)
- Proximal convoluted tubule (PCT)
- Loop of Henle
- Distal convoluted tubule (DCT)
- Collecting duct
Glomerular Filtration
- Process by which the kidneys filter the blood
- Glomerular filtration rate (GFR): 120-130 mL/min
- Factors affecting GFR:
- Blood pressure
- Plasma oncotic pressure
- Glomerular capillary hydrostatic pressure
- Bowman's capsule hydrostatic pressure
Tubular Reabsorption
- Process by which essential substances are reabsorbed into the bloodstream
- Occurs in the PCT and DCT
- Reabsorption of:
- Glucose
- Amino acids
- Electrolytes (e.g. Na+, K+, Cl-)
- HCO3-
Tubular Secretion
- Process by which waste and excess substances are secreted into the urine
- Occurs in the DCT and collecting duct
- Secretion of:
- Hydrogen ions
- Potassium ions
- Ammonia
Regulation of Electrolyte Balance
- Regulation of sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium levels
- Hormonal regulation:
- Aldosterone (regulates sodium and potassium levels)
- Parathyroid hormone (regulates calcium levels)
Regulation of Acid-Base Balance
- Regulation of pH levels
- Buffers:
- Bicarbonate-carbonic acid buffer system
- Phosphate buffer system
- Respiratory and renal mechanisms for acid-base regulation
Renal Physiology
Functions of the Kidneys
- Filter waste and excess substances from the blood
- Reabsorb essential substances back into the blood
- Remove waste and excess substances through secretion
- Regulate electrolyte balance, including sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium
- Regulate acid-base balance and maintain pH levels
- Regulate blood pressure
- Produce hormones, such as erythropoietin and calcitriol
Nephron Structure
- Renal corpuscle consists of Bowman's capsule and glomerulus
- Proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) is responsible for reabsorption
- Loop of Henle is responsible for concentration and dilution of the urine
- Distal convoluted tubule (DCT) is responsible for reabsorption and secretion
- Collecting duct is responsible for final adjustments to the urine
Glomerular Filtration
- Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is 120-130 mL/min
- Factors affecting GFR include blood pressure, plasma oncotic pressure, glomerular capillary hydrostatic pressure, and Bowman's capsule hydrostatic pressure
- GFR is the process by which the kidneys filter the blood
Tubular Reabsorption
- Reabsorption occurs in the PCT and DCT
- Substances reabsorbed include glucose, amino acids, electrolytes (e.g. Na+, K+, Cl-), and HCO3-
- Reabsorption is the process by which essential substances are reabsorbed into the bloodstream
Tubular Secretion
- Secretion occurs in the DCT and collecting duct
- Substances secreted include hydrogen ions, potassium ions, and ammonia
- Secretion is the process by which waste and excess substances are secreted into the urine
Regulation of Electrolyte Balance
- Aldosterone regulates sodium and potassium levels
- Parathyroid hormone regulates calcium levels
- Regulation of electrolyte balance is crucial for maintaining proper bodily functions
Regulation of Acid-Base Balance
- Buffers, such as the bicarbonate-carbonic acid buffer system and phosphate buffer system, help maintain pH levels
- Respiratory and renal mechanisms work together to regulate acid-base balance
- Regulation of acid-base balance is crucial for maintaining proper bodily functions
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Test your knowledge of kidney functions, nephron structure, and more in this renal physiology quiz.
