Renal overview and the proximal convoluted tubule 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? AllUniversityNone Created by: JoyCreated on: 15-03-13 11:35 Filtration moves solutes from: Blood to lumen 1 of 16 Secretion moves solutes from: Blood to lumen 2 of 16 Reabsorption moves solutes from: Lumen to blood 3 of 16 Excretion moves solutes from: Lumen to external environment 4 of 16 What is/are the main function(s) of the kidney? Filter blood and produce urine 5 of 16 In the glomerulus, blood is: Filtered 6 of 16 What is the function of the afferent arteriole? Bring blood to the glomerulus for filtration 7 of 16 What is the function of the efferent arteriole? Take blood away from the glomerulus after filtration 8 of 16 What is the function of the vasa recta? To supply blood to the loop of henle 9 of 16 Which produces should not be present in filtration (within a healthy system)? Large proteins (such as albumin) 10 of 16 In a cross section of a kidney, what is the thick white layer close to the edge called? Cortex 11 of 16 In a cross section of a kidney, what is the outermost later called? Capsule 12 of 16 In a cross section of a kidney, what are the sector like shapes that mimic the shape of the kidney called? Medulla 13 of 16 In a cross section of a kidney, what is the name of the upper section of the tree like structure that connects to the kidney? Renalpelvis 14 of 16 In a cross section of a kidney, what is the name of the lower section of the tree like structure that connects to the kidney? Urotor 15 of 16 In a cross section of a kidney, what is the name of the long and thin structure that is located throughout the inner kidney? Nephron 16 of 16
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