Renal physiology
Renal Physiology
Renal physiology (/rɪˈnæl fɪˈzɪɒlədʒi/) is the study of the kidney function. Renal physiology involves the study of kidney structure, kidney function, and the regulation of body fluid and electrolyte balance.
Etymology
The term "renal" comes from the Latin word renes, meaning kidneys. "Physiology" is derived from the Greek words physis, meaning nature, and logia, meaning study. Thus, renal physiology can be interpreted as the study of the nature of kidneys.
Function
Renal physiology primarily focuses on the processes of the kidneys that lead to the creation of urine. This includes the filtration of blood, reabsorption of necessary substances, secretion of waste products, and excretion of urine.
Related Terms
- Nephron: The functional unit of the kidney, where the processes of filtration, reabsorption, and secretion occur.
- Glomerulus: A network of tiny blood vessels in the nephron where the filtration of blood takes place.
- Renal tubule: The part of the nephron where reabsorption and secretion occur.
- Renin: An enzyme produced by the kidneys that plays a crucial role in regulating blood pressure.
- Renal artery: The blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood to the kidneys.
- Renal vein: The blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood away from the kidneys.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Renal physiology
- Wikipedia's article - Renal physiology
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