The Renal Corpuscle (Glomerulus + Bowmans Capsule)

GFR =
Three main
pressures
involved in
fltration:
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Rea*sorption in the +CT:
Four thin,s we rea*sor* here:
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The Corticomedullar) Gradient
The .istal Convoluted Tu*ule
Remem*er two thin,s:
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/ldosterone mechanism:
(*lood out)
(*lood in)
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Tu*ulo,lomerular Feed*ac1:
Tu*ulo,lomerular Feed*ac1:
If Na+ is too high, then GFR must be too great
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arteriole
The Collectin, .uct and 3asopressin