Module 15 Flashcards
1
Q
Retroperitoneal
A
Behind the parietal peritoneum.
2
Q
Erythropoiesis
A
The production of red blood cells. (Erythrocytes)
3
Q
Renal Blood Flow Rate
A
The rate at which blood flows through the kidneys. (1 liter/min)
4
Q
Glomerular Filtration Rate
A
The rate at which filtrate is produced in glomerular filtration. (125mL/minute)
5
Q
Tubular Maximum
A
The maximum rate of reabsorption by active transport through the nephron tubules.
6
Q
Buffer System
A
A mixture of an acid and a base that resists changes in PH.
7
Q
Order of Organs Encountered by filtrate as it leaves the body.
A
Proximal tubule, loop of Henle, distal tubule, collecting duct, minor calyx, major calyx, renal pelvis.
