Chapter 18

The bowman's capsule and glomerulus make up the

Mechanism functions in the loop of Henle

The movement of water across a semipermeable membrane toward a solution contains a relatively high solute concentration

Are large branches of the renal pelvis.

In response to increased levels of aldosterone, the kidney produce urine with a

The detrusor muscle compresses the urinary bladded and expels urine through the

They are bilateral and retro retroperitoneal.

Is produced by the kidney.

Elimination of urine

The extended end of a nephron is the

Urine production begins in the renal cortex, in microscopic tubular structures called the

Is a hollow, muscular organ that stores urine production prior to urination

What kidney is more superior?

Inability to control urination voluntarily

The ______ Layer of the kidney tissue is the renal cortex.

The presence of blood in blood.

______ would cause increased thirst.

The renal sinus is an internal cavity lined by the fibrous capsule and located in the area of the

Conical-shaped structure that are located in the renal medulla are called

The most important factor affecting pH of the body fluids is the concentration of

The amount of potassium secreted by the kidneys is regulated by

The ability to form concentrated urine depends on the function of the

Organs of the unrinary system that are involved with transport are the

Diuretic