Renal System 0.0 / 5 ? Health & Social CareKidneys and UTIOtherAll boards Created by: ebaird3Created on: 19-10-22 14:27 Name the 2 main regions of the kidney Renal cortex Renal medulla 1 of 10 What structure is the functional unit of the kidney? The Nephron 2 of 10 What are the 3 processes in urine formation? 1. Filtration 2. Reabsorption 3. Secretion 3 of 10 Which part of the nephron absorbs most of the filtrate? Proximal Convoluted Tubule 4 of 10 Where is the osmotic gradient created in the nephron? The Loop of Henle 5 of 10 What does ADH do in the collecting duct? Regulates water reabsorption 6 of 10 What is the Glomerular Filtration Rate? The volume filtered through the glomerulus 7 of 10 What are the waste products in the filtrate? 1. Urea 2. Uric Acid 3. Creatinine 8 of 10 What is secretion? The removal of waste products and substances not required by the body 9 of 10 What can indicate infection if it is seen in the blood? Blood 10 of 10
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