HBS

Kidney region that houses Bowman’s Capsule and the Glomerulus - where filtration begins

Renal Cortex

Kidney region that houses the Loop of Henle & the collecting duct

Renal Medulla

Region of the kidney that collects urin

Renal Pelvis

Functional unit of the kidney

Nephron

Receives glomerular filtrate; reabsorbs glucose and amino acids

Proximal Convoluted Tubule(PCT)

Primary tubule where water & salt is reabsorbed

Loop of Henle

 Tubule for final electrolyte & blood pressure check

Distal Convoluted Tubule (DCT)

Collects & drains urine into the Renal Pelvis

Collecting Duct

What process involves moving substances from the renal tubules to the blood capillaries?

reabsorption in the kidneys.

What process involves moving substances from the blood capillaries to the renal tubules?

secretion in the kidneys.

 What process involves moving substances from the blood capillaries to Bowman’s Capsule?

filtration in the kidneys.