Physiology 2130 Study Guide - Final Guide: Renal Function, Interlobular Arteries, Distal Convoluted Tubule

• School: Western University
• Department: Physiology
• Course: Physiology 2130
• Professor: Carlie Bell

Document Summary

Module 11: renal system: renal system includes, kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra. Function of kidneys: regulation of water balance, electrolyte levels, ph of blood, long-term regulation of arterial pressure. Functions of the kidneys: basic function: remove nonessential substances from plasma and recover any essential substance. Anatomy of kidneys: kidneys consist of, outer renal cortex, middle renal medulla. Interlobular arteries branch into arcuate arteries to supply the nephron: blood supply to the nephron drains into the interlobular vein, the arcuate vein, then into the renal vein. Larger diameter of afferent arteriole and smaller diameter of efferent arteriole also enhance glomerular filtration. Processes along the nephron: each section of the nephron has different functions, filtration, movement of fluid through the glomerular capillary due to hydrostatic pressures. Fra(cid:272)tio(cid:374) e(cid:454)(cid:272)reted = (cid:894)a(cid:373)ou(cid:374)t e(cid:454)(cid:272)reted/filtered load(cid:895) (cid:1005)(cid:1004)(cid:1004): try 11. 15. Secondary active transporters: na+/glucose co-transporter, na+/h+ exchanger, na+/glucose co-transporter.