the kidney Flashcards
are you kidding me (ksi lol) (7 cards)
1
Q
what is the function of the kidney
A
filter blood and remove waste
2
Q
what releases ADH
A
the hypothalamuss
3
Q
when and what does ADH do
A
released when water levels are too low
AHD tells the kidneys to reabsorb more water by making it more permeable
4
Q
what brings the blood to the kidney
A
renal artieries
5
Q
what brings the blood away from the kidney
A
renal veins
6
Q
what can be filtered at the bowmans capsule
A
water urea amino acids glucose ions
7
Q
what is selective reabsorption
A
reabsorbing useful substances such as glucose, amino acids, some water and ions (no urea)
