Kidney Physiology Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Human Body Systems has 14 clues. Answers range from 4 to 24 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

Reclaiming valuable substances
Waste products removed & excreted
Increase urine output & treat high blood pressure
Na/glucose symporter, Na/K pump, & Na/H antiporter
Na/glucose symporter or Carrier protein
H+ ions secreted combine w/ HCO3 & form H2CO3, then converted into CO2 & H2O. CO2 combines w/ H2O forming HCO3 & H.
Transcellular route or paracellular route through aquaporins
Rate kidneys remove substance from the blood
Process where the nephron filters the blood
Amount of filtrate formed by the kidneys in 1 minute ~ 125 ml/min
Force of fluid in wall on its container, pushes water out of capillary into interstitial space
Created by proteins in plasma, pulls water into capillaries by osmosis
Function is to maintain systemic blood pressure, second effect is to preserve GFR
Kidneys are unable to carry out vital functions