About this episode
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.