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What prevents water from re-entering the descending loop of the nephron?

  • The descending loop's active transport mechanisms
  • The concentration of solutes in the interstitial fluid
  • The overall structure of the nephron
  • The ascending loop's impermeability to water (correct)

Which description accurately reflects the role of the collecting ducts?

  • They are permeable to water but not to salt. (correct)
  • They are impermeable to water and salts.
  • They contribute to urine dilution by removing salts.
  • They allow both water and salt to pass freely.

What does secretion in the nephron primarily involve?

  • The filtration of water and salts from the collecting ducts
  • The passive absorption of water and urea
  • The active transport of waste products into the blood
  • The active transport of waste products from the blood into the filtrate (correct)

How does the nephron regulate pH levels in the body?

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What occurs to the filtrate as it descends into the medulla of the kidney?

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What is the primary process that occurs in the glomerulus?

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Which statements correctly describe the function of the proximal convoluted tubule?

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What occurs in the descending loop of Henle?

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What role do aquaporins play in the nephron?

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During which process is most of the filtrate reabsorbed back into the bloodstream?

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What is the primary organ responsible for filtering wastes from the blood?

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Which waste product is formed when ammonia combines with carbon dioxide?

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Which part of the nephron is responsible for the filtration of blood?

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Which component carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder?

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What waste product is a byproduct of anaerobic respiration?

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Where does the renal artery transport blood?

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Which of the following is NOT a waste product excreted by the kidneys?

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The renal medulla primarily contains which structure from the nephron?

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What is the primary role of anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) in the kidneys?

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Which substance, when consumed, can inhibit the release of ADH?

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What is the healthy blood pH range that the kidneys strive to maintain?

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How does cellular respiration affect the acid-base balance in the blood?

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Where in the kidneys does ADH primarily exert its effects?

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Which of the following ions is primarily reabsorbed in the kidneys during filtration?

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What happens to ADH levels when the body eliminates excess water?

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In which part of the nephron is water reabsorption primarily passive?

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What effect does alcohol have on urine production?

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Which of the following accurately describes the function of the kidneys in maintaining pH balance?

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Flashcards

Kidney Filtration

The first step in urine formation, where blood pressure forces water, ions, and small molecules into Bowman's capsule, leaving behind blood cells and proteins.

Filtrate

The fluid that enters the kidney tubules after filtration, containing water, ions, small nutrients, and waste products.

Reabsorption Proximal Convoluted Tubule

The process of returning essential substances (nutrients, ions) from the filtrate back into the bloodstream within the proximal convoluted tubule of the nephron; water is also reabsorbed due to osmosis.

Loop of Henle

A U-shaped tube in the nephron that establishes a concentration gradient in the kidney medulla for water reabsorption.

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Maintaining Osmolarity

The process of adjusting the concentration of solutes and water in body fluids within the nephron; maintaining balance by reabsorbing the required amounts ensuring proper water balance and blood pressure.

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Descending Loop Impermeability

The descending loop of Henle is impermeable to water, preventing its re-entry into the loop.

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Collecting Duct Permeability

Collecting ducts are permeable to water but not salt, allowing water to be reabsorbed and concentrating urine.

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Urea

Waste product formed when the liver combines ammonia with carbon dioxide; less toxic than ammonia.

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Urea Transport in Medulla

Passive urea transport in collecting ducts adds to the solute concentration gradient in the medulla, helping in water reabsorption.

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Distal Tubule Secretion

The distal tubule secretes K+ and H+ ions, and some drugs out of the blood into the filtrate, helping regulate pH.

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Nephron

Tiny filtering units within the kidney; filters blood.

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Renal Cortex

Outer layer of the kidney; contains nephrons.

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Urine Formation Path

Fluid from nephrons travels from the distal tubule into collecting ducts, then to the renal pelvis, ureter, and bladder as urine.

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Ureter

Tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder.

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Glomerulus

Network of capillaries in the Bowman's capsule, where filtration of blood begins.

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Bowman's Capsule

Cup-shaped structure surrounding the glomerulus; collects filtrate.

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Urinary System

System responsible for removing waste from blood and excreting it as urine.

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Renal Medulla

Inner layer of the kidney containing loops of Henle.

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Kidney function in water balance

Kidneys regulate the amount of water in the body by adjusting water reabsorption and excretion.

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Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH)

A hormone that controls water reabsorption by the kidneys. More ADH, more water reabsorbed.

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ADH and urine volume

High ADH results in less urine output; low ADH results in more urine output.

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Kidney pH regulation

Kidneys maintain the proper balance of acids and bases in the blood.

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Blood pH

The measure of acidity or basicity of blood, normally around 7.4.

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Filtration in kidneys

The initial process of separating wastes and excess water from blood in the kidneys.

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Reabsorption in kidneys

The process where vital substances like water are recovered from the filtered fluid back into the blood.

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Secretion in kidneys

The process where excess or unnecessary molecules are removed from blood and sent into the filtrate.

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Renal pelvis

The funnel-shaped structure that collects urine produced in the kidneys.

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Distal tubules and collecting duct

Areas of kidney tubules where water reabsorption is regulated by hormones like ADH.

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Study Notes

Urinary System Overview

  • The urinary system removes waste products from the body
  • Waste products are harmful and need to be eliminated
  • Several waste products are produced from metabolism and breakdown of substances
  • These wastes are harmful and are removed by the body
  • The organs in the urinary system include the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra

Waste Products and their Origins

  • Ammonia: Deamination of amino acids by the liver, highly toxic
  • Urea: Deamination of amino acids by the liver, less toxic than ammonia (ammonia combined with carbon dioxide)
  • Uric acid: Breakdown of nucleic acids
  • CO2: Waste product of cellular respiration
  • Bile pigments: Breakdown of hemoglobin (red blood cell pigment)
  • Lactic acid: Product of anaerobic respiration
  • Solid waste: Digestble and indigestible material

Organs of Excretion

  • Kidneys: Excrete ammonia, urea, and uric acid.
  • Lungs: Excrete carbon dioxide
  • Liver: Produces bile pigments
  • Intestine: Eliminates solid waste

Kidney Structure and Function

  • Kidneys filter wastes from blood
  • Renal artery: Brings blood to the kidneys
  • Renal vein: Carries filtered blood back to the heart
  • Ureter: Carries urine from kidneys to the bladder
  • Bladder: Stores urine
  • Urethra: Releases urine from the body
  • Renal cortex: Contains nephrons
  • Renal medulla: Contains loops of Henle from nephrons
  • Renal pelvis: Funnels urine to the ureter
  • Renal capsule: Fibrous and tough for protection
  • Nephrons: Microscopic structures that filter blood and create urine. Millions of nephrons in each kidney.
  • Glomerulus: A network of capillaries, filters wastes.
  • Bowman's capsule: Surrounds the glomerulus. Collects filtered fluid (filtrate)
  • Proximal Convoluted Tubule: Selective reabsorption of water, nutrients, and ions.
  • Descending loop of Henle: Removes water from filtrate by osmosis
  • Ascending loop of Henle: Reabsorbs salts (NaCl)
  • Distal convoluted tubule: Final adjustments to concentration and composition of urine
  • Collecting duct: Carries urine to renal pelvis

Urine Formation

  • Filtration: Blood is filtered in the glomerulus to create filtrate that enters the Bowman's capsule
  • Filtrate contains water, ions, small nutrients, and wastes.
  • Larger components such as blood cells and proteins remain in blood capillaries.
  • Absorption: "good" components of the filtrate (glucose, amino acids, water, and ions) are reabsorbed into the surrounding capillaries. The filtrate becomes hypoosmotic to the interstitial fluid
  • Special proteins called aquaporins assist with water reabsorption
  • Secretion: Waste and excess substances (H+, drugs, creatinine) are moved from the capillaries into the filtrate. Necessary for pH regulation.
  • Collecting Ducts: Urine is concentrated in the collecting ducts. Some urea is passed into the interstitial fluid

Urine Formation Summary

  • Filtration: Water and small molecules move to the Bowman's capsule
  • Reabsorption: Removes substances the body needs back into the blood
  • Secretion: Removing substances from blood into urine
  • The fluid then travels to the renal pelvis, ureters, bladder, and finally out of the body as urine

Kidney's role in maintaining Blood Pressure

  • Receptors in the juxtaglomerular apparatus detect low blood pressure
  • Release renin (enzyme), which converts angiotensinogen (protein from liver) to angiotensin.
  • Angiotensin stimulates two important actions:
    • Constriction of blood vessels: Increases blood pressure
    • Release of aldosterone: Increases reabsorption of sodium and water, which helps to increase blood volume, thus increasing blood pressure
  • Aldosterone increases Na+ reabsorption, increasing osmotic pressure, causing water to move out of the nephron

Kidney's Role in pH Balance

  • Kidneys regulate body pH
  • Cellular respiration produces CO2 which forms carbonic acid (lowers pH).
  • H+ (protons) and HCO3-(bicarbonate) are produced.
  • Active transport removes H+ ions into filtrate.
  • Bicarbonate ions help buffer against pH change and prevent excess H+

Anti-diuretic Hormone (ADH)

  • ADH is important to conserve water when the body needs to conserve water
  • ADH increases permeability of collecting ducts and distal tubules
  • ADH allows more water to be removed, leading to more concentrated urine
  • Alcohol and caffeine inhibit ADH release leading to more urine being excreted

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