Ch. 25.2

proximal convoluted tubule

Filtered fluid collected by Bowman's capsule enters into the __________.

filtration, reabsorption, and secretion

In order, the three principle functions which the nephron accomplishes in order to balance blood plasma to homeostatic set points and excrete potential toxins to the urine area?

prevent filtration of blood cells or large proteins but allow other constituents through

Primarily, the function of fenestrations is to?

pneumonia

Symptoms of kidney failure include all of the following except?

true

T/F: Glomerular filtration occurs when the glomerular hydrostatic pressure exceeds the luminal hydrostatic pressure of Bowman's capsule.

hydrostatic pressure

The pressure produced by a fluid against a vessel wall is called?

glomerular filtration rate

What term is used to refer to the volume of filtrate formed by both kidneys?

simple squamous epithelium

What type of tissue lines the outermost part of Bowman's capsule?

descending limb

Which limb of Henle's loop consists of an initial short, thin segment with simple squamous epithelium?

ascending thick portion

Which portion(s) of the loop of Henle consists of simple cubiodal epithlium?