Sherwood - Chapter 12

Objective:  To appreciate the role the kidneys play in homeostasis by regulating most extracellular fluid ions, maintining pH, plasma volume, water balance and among other things, eliminate waste.

1.  Nephron
        a.  renal cortex
        b.  renal medulla
        c.  glomerulus
        d.  peritubular capillaries
        e.  Bowman's capsule
        f.   proximal tubule
        g.  loop of Henle
        h.  juxtaglomerular apparatus
        i.  distal tubule
        j.  collecting duct
2.  Renal processes
        a.  glomerular filltration
        b.  tubular reabsorption
        c.  tubular secretion