Davita PCT
Fluid pushed thru a semipermeable membrane Ultrafiltration Known as solute drag, solute move w/ water across the semipermeable membrane. kidneys remove waste this way Convection Movement of dissolved particles across a semipermeable membrane from high to low concentration Diffusion Fluid move from low to high solute concentration Osmosis 1) Fluid Balance (ultrafiltration) 2) Electrolyte balance (diffusion) 3) Acid/Base balance Kidneys excretory functions 1) Renin (angiotensin aldosterone system) 2) Erythropoiesis 3) Vitamin D & Calcium regulation
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