Renal Physiology Review

These flashcards cover key concepts in renal physiology.

The functional unit of the kidney is the __.

Nephron

The process by which blood plasma and dissolved substances are filtered into the glomerular capsule is called __.

Glomerular filtration

Substances such as wastes, drugs, and excess ions are eliminated from the blood through __.

Tubular secretion

In the nephron, reabsorption of water happens mainly in the and .

Proximal convoluted tubule; Loop of Henle

The hormone that increases sodium reabsorption and potassium secretion in the kidneys is __.

Aldosterone

The primary structure in the nephron that regulates the concentration of urine is the __.

Loop of Henle

Kidneys help control blood pressure through the __ system.

Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone

The main function of the juxtaglomerular complex is to regulate __.

Glomerular filtration rate (GFR)

pressure drives the formation of filtrate in the glomerulus.

Glomerular hydrostatic

The process by which water passes through the nephron according to osmotic gradients is called __.

Osmosis