The process of filtration is driven mainly by

Capillaries that surround the proximal convoluted tubules are

Renal blood flow is about

The position of the kidneys in the abdominal cavity is stabilized by

A patient excretes a large volume of very dilute urine on a continuing basis. This is may be due to

Urine is temporarily stored in the

When bicarbonate ions are produced in an erythrocyte, they diffuse into the blood plasma. To compensate for this, ___ diffuses from the plasma into the RBC.

Filtrate first passes from the glomerular capsule to the

The following is a list of the blood vessels that carry blood to the kidney. In what order does blood pass through these vessels?1. afferent arteriole2. arcuate artery3. interlobar artery4. renal artery5. glomerulus6. cortical radiate artery7. efferent arteriole8. peritubular capillary

The glottis is