Urinary System Flashcard

Front

What surrounds the glomerulus and collects filtrate?

Back

Bowman's capsule is a cup-like structure that surrounds the glomerulus in the kidney and collects the filtrate that is filtered from the blood.

Front

What toxic substance is urea made from?

Back

Urea is made from ammonia, which is a toxic byproduct of protein metabolism.

Front

What is the inner, deeper portion of the kidney called?

Back

The renal medulla is the inner region of the kidney, located beneath the renal cortex.

Front

What percent of the blood’s plasma enters Bowman’s capsule as filtrate?

Back

Approximately 20% of the blood's plasma is filtered into Bowman's capsule as filtrate.

Front

What tube drains urine from the bladder out of the body?

Back

The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.

Front

What is the primary function of the kidneys?

Back

The primary function of the kidneys is to filter blood, remove waste products, and regulate fluid and electrolyte balance.

Front

What is the role of the Loop of Henle in the nephron?

Back

The Loop of Henle is responsible for concentrating urine and conserving water by creating a concentration gradient in the medulla.

Front

What is the function of the renal pelvis?

Back

The renal pelvis collects urine from the collecting ducts and channels it into the ureter.

Front

What is the nephron?

Back

The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney, responsible for filtering blood and forming urine.

Front

What is the difference between the ureter and the urethra?

Back

The ureter carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder, while the urethra carries urine from the bladder out of the body.