Renal I: Structure and Function

Kidney

Renal artery

Ureter

Bladder

Urethra

Cortex

Medulla

Pelvis

Nephron

Afferent arteriole

Efferent arteriole

Glomerulus

Bowman's capsule

Vasa recta

Glomerular filtration rate (GFR)

Urea

Creatinine

Proximal convoluted tubule

Distal convoluted tubule

Loop of Henle

Descending (thin) limb

Ascending (thick) limb

Ultra Filtrate

Proteinuria

Collecting duct

Reabsorption

Renal blood flow

Diuresis