MCAT Biology: Kidney Essentials

Use this video to learn about the Kidney on the MCAT, including its functions of filtration, reabsorption, secretion, excretion, and blood pressure regulation. We zoom into the nephron where we look at the glomerulus, Loop of Henle, and the collecting duct. We also learn how the kidney is impacted by the endocrine system via aldosterone and ADH/vasopressin.

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0:00 Major Functions of the Kidney
1:16 Structure of the Kidney
2:18 Processes of the Nephron
2:46 Glomerulus
3:31 Bowman's Capsule
4:17 Proximal/Distal Convoluted Tubule
5:40 Sodium Potassium ATPase Transporter
9:14 Aldosterone
11:09 Loop of Henle and Collecting Ducts
15:50 Aquaporins
18:24 Excretion


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Kidney and nephron images were used from Biorender.com