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Bio 449 Lecture 26 – Renal Physiology II Nov. 10, 2010
Nephrons (cont’d)Urine formationGlomerular filtration Proximal tubuleLoop of Henle & initial distal tubuleEnd distal tubule & collecting ductMechanisms of reabsorption and secretionCounter-current multipliersSummary of nephron function
Terms to KnowBowman's capsule Proximal tubuleLoop of HenleDescending limbThin ascending limbThick ascending limbDistal tubuleCollecting duct Glomerular filtrationGlomerular filtration rate (GFR) Tubular lumenApical or luminal membraneBasolateral membrane Counter-current multiplier