Properties (62)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
historical figure
|
| gptkbp:composedOf |
ascending limb
descending limb |
| gptkbp:connects |
proximal convoluted tubule
distal convoluted tubule |
| gptkbp:diedIn |
acid-base balance
|
| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:Heinrich_Henle
|
| gptkbp:function |
concentrates urine
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Henle's loop
|
| gptkbp:influences |
blood pressure
|
| gptkbp:involvedIn |
water reabsorption
sodium reabsorption |
| gptkbp:is_essential_for |
countercurrent multiplication
|
| gptkbp:isAttendedBy |
hydration status
diuretics renal diseases |
| gptkbp:isConnectedTo |
gptkb:loop_of_Henle
gptkb:Bowman's_capsule afferent arteriole collecting duct distal tubule efferent arteriole peritubular capillaries |
| gptkbp:isCriticizedFor |
water conservation
renal function kidney's ability to concentrate urine urine dilution |
| gptkbp:isDividedInto |
thick segment
thin segment |
| gptkbp:isInfluencedBy |
antidiuretic hormone
|
| gptkbp:isInvolvedIn |
ion transport
electrolyte balance filtration process fluid reabsorption metabolic waste removal solute transport urea recycling water permeability regulation |
| gptkbp:isLocatedIn |
nephrons
medullary region |
| gptkbp:isPartOf |
gptkb:loop_of_Henle
urinary system renal tubule nephron anatomy nephron loop |
| gptkbp:isRegulatedBy |
hormones
sympathetic nervous system renal blood flow |
| gptkbp:isSubjectTo |
osmotic pressure changes
|
| gptkbp:isSurroundedBy |
interstitial fluid
peritubular fluid renal cortex renal interstitium |
| gptkbp:isUtilizedFor |
homeostasis
kidney function fluid balance |
| gptkbp:keyIssues |
renal concentrating mechanism
|
| gptkbp:length |
varies among species
|
| gptkbp:location |
renal medulla
|
| gptkbp:partOf |
kidney
|
| gptkbp:regulates |
osmolarity of urine
|
| gptkbp:surroundedBy |
vasa_recta
|