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Renal System
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Total cards: 6•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026
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#1
Front (Question)
What does the Glomerulus do?
Back (Answer)
Filters small solutes from the blood
#2
Front (Question)
What does the proximal convoluted tubule do?
Back (Answer)
Reabsorbs ions, water and nutrients; removes toxins and adjusts filtrate pH
#3
Front (Question)
What does the descending loop of Henle do?
Back (Answer)
Aquaporins allow water to pass from the filtrate into the interstitial fluid
#4
Front (Question)
What does the ascending loop of henle do?
Back (Answer)
Reabsorbs Na+ and Cl- from the filtrate into the interstitial fluid
#5
Front (Question)
What does the distal tubule do?
Back (Answer)
Selectively secretes and absorbs different ions to maintain blood pH and electrolyte balance
#6
Front (Question)
What does the collecting duct do?
Back (Answer)
Reabsorbs solutes and water from the filtrate