LO5- the kidneys

Cortex

Where nephrons begin

Medulla

Regulates concentration of urine

Calyx

Channels urine from the pyramids to the renal pelvis

Renal artery

Supplies kidneys with blood

Urethra

The tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.

Bladder

Maintains constinence by delaying and controlling urination

Loop of Henle

Helps to reabsorb water and salt from kidney tubes

glomerulus

delivers blood and creates a large surface area for renal filtration

Bowman’s capsule

Participates in the filtration of blood from the glomerulus

Ultrafiltration

when blood is filtered in the kidneys. It allows water and small substances to pass into a capsule while keeping larger ones like proteins out, creating a liquid that will turn into urine.

Osmoregulation

The regulation of water levels

4 Causes of Kidney nephrotic syndrome (KNS)

Autoimmune disease where the immune system overreacts to an infection and starts to attack its own tissue

Diabetes

Infections

Inflammation of the kidney

3 ways to diagnose KNS

Urine tests- looks for protein levels in wee

Blood test- looks for albumin levels in the bloodstream

Kidney biopsy- shows how severe the disease is

5 ways to treat KNS

Steroids, diuretics, immunosuppressants, dialysis and kidney transplants