B3 - Kidney Function Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three stages of kidney function?
A
1) Ultrafiltration.
2) Reabsorption.
3) Remains release.
2
Q
What occurs during the kidneys’ ultrafiltration stage?
A
High pressure caused substances to move from the blood into the Bowman’s capsule.
Membranes filter out big molecules.
3
Q
What occurs during the kidneys’ reabsorption stage?
A
Useful substances are reabsorbed.
4
Q
What substances are reabsorbed by the kidneys?
A
All sugar, sufficient ions, sufficient water.
5
Q
What happens during the kidneys’ remains release stage?
A
Urea & rest travel from the nephron to the ureter to the bladder and leave as urine.
6
Q
What are the kidney nephrons?
A
Filtration units.
