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APHY 102 review

ch. 20 quiz review

TermDefinition
Name the Blood Vessel That Delivers Blood to Each Glomerulus. Efferent arteriole
Name the renal process that occurs at the renal corpuscle. Filtration
What is the functional unit of the kidney? Nephron
Describe the composition of glomerular filtrate. Like plasma, but lacking larger protein molecules
Water reabsorption from the proximal tubule is closely linked to the active reabsorption of what substance? sodium
What tube-like structure carries urine from the kidney to the bladder? Ureter
Reabsorption in the kidney occurs when substances pass from renal tubules to the peritubular capillaries.
The major regions of the kidney are the outer region, called the __________, and the inner region, called the __________. cortex; medulla
Where does the countercurrent multiplier occur? Loop of Henle
Secretion occurs when __________. filtrate passes from the peritubular capillaries to the renal tubules
Order the nephron parts correctly as filtrate pass through them. Bowman's capsule, PCT, Loop of Henle, DCT, Collecting Duct
There are two ureters and one urethra. T/F True
Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidneys? Synthesis of plasma proteins
The organs of the urinary system are paired kidneys, paired ureters, a bladder and a urethra.
A renal corpuscle is a __________, whereas a renal tubule is a __________. cluster of blood capillaries and glomerular capsule; highly coiled tubule exiting the glomerular capsule
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