Renal System | An Overview

What is the structure and function of the various components of the renal system, including kidneys, nephrons, ureters, bladder, and urethra.To watch this as a video and other videos about the human body, click HERE!!For full transcript, visit our website.Timestamps:00:04:59 Location and size of kidneys.00:08:18 Kidneys need perirenal fat for protection.00:14:09 Kidneys filter blood and produce urine.00:21:23 Kidneys reabsorb 99% of filtrate.00:22:29 The kidneys have multiple functions.00:31:59 Role of kidneys in pH.00:36:23 Respiratory system regulates blood pH.00:38:20 Kidneys regulate pH and water balance.00:43:40 Water balance is crucial for proper bodily function.00:53:14 Kidneys regulate blood pressure.00:56:18 Kidneys regulate blood pressure and erythropoiesis.01:02:30 EPO and blood doping risks.01:05:52 Calcium is essential for various bodily functions.01:14:02 Kidney stone removal was brutal.01:17:26 Filtration and reabsorption in nephrons.01:23:16 Visual aids enhance podcast experience.01:31:12 Auto-regulation of arterioles is important.01:39:13 Importance of loop length in concentration.01:40:32 Concentration of urine affects hydration.01:51:31 Bladder can stretch significantly.01:53:50 Bladder control and incontinence issues.02:01:46 Butyrate is an important short chain fatty acid. Want to support us? Consider becoming a Dr Matt & Dr Mike Club member for $7 per month! https://plus.acast.com/s/dr-matt-and-dr-mikes-medical-podcast-2.

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