kidney Flashcards
1
Q
ultrafiltration
A
blood from renal artery goes through the glomerulus
high pressure is built up, which squeezes water, urea, ions and glucose out of it
membranes betweeen blood vessels don’t let out proteins and blood cells,
water urea ions and glucose are pushed out of the blood.
filterd liquid is golomerular filtrate
2
Q
where is glucose reabsorbed
A
proximal convoluted tube
3
Q
what is reabsorbed
A
all glucose
some ions
some water
4
Q
three main roles of the kidneys
A
removal of urea
adjustment of ion levels
adjustment of water content levels.
5
Q
urinary system
A
renal artery kidney ureter bladder sphincter muscle
