RENAL PHYSIOLOGY Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What are the kidneys relevant/important for?
A
[MAINTENANCE OF BLOOD HOMEOSTASIS]
- Blood pressure and volume
- Ion/solute concentration in the blood
-Blood pH
-Waste removal
- Osmolarity
-RBC count
VITAMIN D PRODUCTION
2
Q
What is the name for the functional unit of the kidneys?
A
Nephron
3
Q
How many nephrons are there?
A
Over one million
4
Q
How is blood pressure/volume regulated in the kidneys to maintain homoeostasis?
A
Through the amound of H2O removed at the nephron
5
Q
What hormone is released when there is LOW blood volume?
A
ADH (antidiuretic hormone) ; also called vasopressin.
When is this hormone released/under what body condition?
