The Kidney (OCR A-Level Biology A): Flashcards
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Body's primary excretory organs
Body's primary excretory organs
Kidneys
Main metabolic waste removed by kidneys
Main metabolic waste removed by kidneys
Urea
Litres of filtrate processed daily
Litres of filtrate processed daily
180 litres
Functional unit of the kidney
Functional unit of the kidney
Nephron
Three main kidney regions (outer to inner)
Three main kidney regions (outer to inner)
Cortex, medulla, pelvis
Site of ultrafiltration in nephron
Site of ultrafiltration in nephron
Glomerulus
Feature on PCT cell luminal surface
Feature on PCT cell luminal surface
Brush border of microvilli
Primary function of loop of Henle
Primary function of loop of Henle
Creates water potential gradient in medulla
Hormone controlling water reabsorption
Hormone controlling water reabsorption
ADH (antidiuretic hormone)
Hormone regulating sodium balance
Hormone regulating sodium balance
Aldosterone