control of blood water potential Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
What is osmoregulation?
A
Maintaining water potential of the blood within restricted limits
2
Q
What are the parts of the brain involved in osmoregulation?
A
Hypothalamus and pituitary gland
3
Q
What is the organ in the body involved in osmoregulation?
A
Kidney
4
Q
How do the kidneys perform osmoregulation?
A
Filter the blood then selectively reabsorb useful substances
5
Q
What is the main product which is in the waste?
A
Urea
6
Q
What is the functioning unit of the kidney?
A
Nephron
7
Q
What is the outer part of the nephron called?
A
Cortex
8
Q
What is the inner part of the nephron called?
A
Medulla
9
Q
Which part of the nephron is in the cortex?
A
Glomerulus, renal capsule, proximal and distal convoluted tubule
10
Q
Which part of the nephron is in the medulla?
A
Loop of Henle and collecting duct
