Kidney + Urinary System Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Function of the kidney?
A
Filters blood, removes waste, balances water and salts.
2
Q
What is ultrafiltration?
A
High-pressure filtering in glomerulus – removes small molecules.
3
Q
What is selective reabsorption?
A
Reabsorption of needed substances (glucose, salts, water) into blood.
4
Q
What does the loop of Henle do?
A
Reabsorbs water, creates a concentration gradient for osmoregulation.
