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Renal Physiology 1, Nephron (Functional unit) - Coggle Diagram
Renal Physiology 1
Structure and Function of Kidneys
Cortex
Medulla
Outer
Inner
Arteries
Afferent (going to kidneys)
Efferent (Leaving kidneys)
Renal Transport Process
Filtration
Filters
Slit between podocytes
Capillary fenestrations
Filter size and charge
Small > large
Positive > negative
Basement membrane
Absorption
Secretion
Excretion
Regulation of Body Fluid Composition
Input and Output
Intake (Food and drink)
Output
Kidneys
Lungs
Feces
Sweat
Skin
Regulations
Important for body homeostasis and physiological functions
Body fluid volume
Body fluid composition
Body fluid osmolarity (solutes and ions)
Body fluid pH
Clearance
Glomerular Filtration and GFR
GFR/RBF = 0.2
Indicator of kidney function
GFR = 125mL/min
RPF = 625mL/min
Nephron (Functional unit)
Glomerulus and Bowman's sac
Proximal tubule
Loop of Henle
Distal tubule
Macula Densa
Collecting Duct