Terminology Quiz 6 Phys Lab
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Countercurrent Multiplier System
interaction between descending limb and ascending limb of the loop of Henle resulting in multiplication of the solute concentration in the interstitial fluid
Urea
main nitrogenous waste product
Aquaporin
protein channel that permits osmosis to occur; can be inserted into cell membrane in response to stimulation by ADH
Secretion
transport of a substance from the blood into the nephron tubule
Vasopressin
otherwise known as antidiuretic hormone
Aldosterone
principal corticosteroid hormone involved in regulation of electrolyte balance
Reabsorption
transport of a substance from the lumen of a nephron into the peritubular capillaries
Glomeruli
tufts of capillaries that filter fluid into the kidney tubules
Peritubular Capillaries
reabsorption of filtrate to blood supply, drains to veins leaving the kidney
Afferent Arteriole
carry blood toward glomerulus
Efferent Arteriole
carry blood away from glomerulus
Absorption
transport of molecules across epithelial membranes into the body fluids
