Renal Anatomy

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Function of the renal system

Filters blood, removes waste products and produces urine

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Main function of the kidneys

Filter blood and produce urine

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Function of the nephron

Filters blood and forms urine

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Glomerulus

Network of capillaries where blood filtration occurs

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Bowman's capsule

Collects the filtrate from the glomerulus

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Proximal convoluted tubule

Reabsorbs most water, glucose, amino acids and ions

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Loop of Henle

Creates a concentration gradient that allows water reabsorption

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Stages of urine formation

Filtration, reabsorption and secretion

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Main waste product excreted in urine

Urea

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Hormone that regulates water balance

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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Ureters

Carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder