renal 1

Question 1

what do proprioreceptors do

Answer 1

provide a feedforward signal that the body is going to need more O2 since activity is starting

Question 2

what are the 6 functions of the kidneys?

Answer 2

*most important: homeostasis of water and ion content of the blood

1 regulation of extracellualr fluid volume and blood pressure

2 regulation of osmolarity

3 iron balance: Na+, K+, Ca2

4 regulation of pH

5 excretion of waste (metabolic & xenobiotics

6 produces hormones: erythropoietin, renin

Question 3

Ureter

Answer 3

a tube that moves substances that dont get absorbed by the kindeys

Question 4

where are the kidneys located?

Answer 4

just outside the peratineal cavity
wedged agaist back muscles and peratinium goes over top it (they dorsal mf)

Question 5

what is a nephron

Answer 5

functional unit of the kidney

80% cortical nephrons
and 20% juxtamedullary nephrons

Question 6

name the vascular componenets

Answer 6

renal artery –> afferent arterioles –> glomerulus (capillaries) –> efferent arterioles –> peritubular capillaries –> renal vein

Question 7

name the tubular components

Answer 7

bowmans capsul > proximal tubule > descending loop of henle > distal tubule > collecting duct

Question 8

what are the 4 processes of the kidneys

Answer 8

filter
reabsorb
secrete
excrete