LSB258 Lecture 7: Renal Physiology

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The primary function of the urinary system is the formation of urine. Urine a filtrate of blood plasma, and a vehicle for secretion of waste products. Function of the kidneys: elimination of waste products, reabsorption of nutrients/water, regulation of blood pressure, regulation of fluid composition, regulation of fluid ph, hormone secretion renin and erythropoietin, activation of vitamin d. Salt concentration: high salt concentration 4 x more concentrated than plasma. High salt concentration results from reabsorption of water. Has the ability to recycle water is a major advantage. Able to go without water for extended periods of time. The urine is transported from the kidneys via the ureter, where it is stored by the bladder prior to excretion. Cross section of a kidney blood vessels of the kidney. The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney, with each nephron being comprised of the following components:

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