Kidney Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
Q
Function
A
Removal of waste
Conservation of essential metabolites
Regulates BP, calcium transport, endocrine
2
Q
____% cardiac output
A
20
3
Q
____% blood volume becomes filtrate
A
20
4
Q
_____% is reabsorbed
A
90
5
Q
Hydrostatic pressure is higher in _____ than _____
A
Glomarulus
Bowman’s Capsule
6
Q
_____ and _____ do not filter easily
A
Negatively charged molecules (anion) Large molecules (proteins)
7
Q
Filtration is _____ and dependent on ____
A
Passive
Blood flow
8
Q
Transcellular Reabsorption
A
Active
9
Q
Paracellular Reabsorption
A
Passive
10
Q
Proximal Tubules
A
75% of filtrate is reabsorbed
11
Q
Proximal Loop
A
Highly permeable to water
12
Q
Distal loop
A
Impermeable to water
