Definitions

• Renal plexus


  Complex network of nerves

  
• Filtration


  Movement of water and small solutes from the blood into the Bowman's capsule, via glomerulus
• Reabsorption


  Movement of molecules from the tubules into the peritubular capillaries
• Tubular secretion


  Movement of molecules out of the peritubular capillaries into the tubules for excretion
• Nephron


  The functional unit of the kidney

  
• Juxtaglomerular apparatus


  Regulates function of nephrons
• Glomerular filtration rate


  Systemic blood pressure
• Renal blood flow


  Volume of blood flowing through the renal arteries per minute