Homeostasis

Question 1

Portal system

Answer 1

To sets of capillaries in series

Question 2

Vasa recta

Answer 2

Network of capillaries arouhd loop of Henle

Question 3

Methods by which kideny controls reabsorption

Answer 3

Alter osmolarity of insterstitium and selective permeability of the tubule

Question 4

Counterccurent multiplier system

Answer 4

System of gradients and flow used by kideny to alter reabsorption

Question 5

Aldosterone

Answer 5

Increases sodium reabsorption in kidneys, therefore increasing water reabsorption. Secreted by adrenal glands in response to low BP.

Question 6

ADH/Vasopressin

Answer 6

Makes collecting duct more permeable to water, therefore increasing water reabsorption. Secreted by hypothalamus, stored in pituitary, and secreted when blood osmolarity is high.

Question 7

3 compounds absent from healthy urine

Answer 7

Blood, glucose, protein

Question 8

Urea formation

Answer 8

Amine, from deamination of proteins, combined with CO2

Question 9

Layers of skin

Answer 9

Epidermis, dermis, hypodermis

Question 10

Regulates body temp

Answer 10

Hypothalamus