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KATE M. GIMARANGAN
MT30 – CC LEC
Urinary SystemThe urinary system is composed of kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra, which filter the blood and remove waste. The kidney is a bean-shaped structure containing nephrons that separate waste products and water from essential nutrients in the blood. The excess fluid, which serves as urine, is…[Read more]
KATE M. GIMARANGAN
MT30 – CC LEC
Circulatory SystemThe circulatory system is composed of a heart and blood vessels that keep us alive. To start with, the innermost layer of the circulatory system lies your endothelium, which is a single layer of flat cells that forms a smooth lining to minimize friction. Depending on the body’s needs, a layer…[Read more]
Kate M. Gimarangan
MT30 – CC (lec)
NEPHRONThe nephron is the functional unit of the kidney. It filters waste and excess water from the blood, mainly for filtration and reabsorption.
Initially, filtration occurs within the glomerulus, wherein blood pressure forces plasma through a delicate membrane, leaving cells and large molecules behind.…[Read more]
The circulatory system, also referred to as the cardiovascular system, is responsible for pumping blood from the heart to the lungs to obtain oxygen. This oxygenated blood is then distributed to the different tissues and organs through the arteries. In contrast, deoxygenated blood is carried back to the heart by the veins.
This video by Amoeba…[Read more]
As a visual learner, this video is a really great help in studying or learning about nephrons. Engaging in visuals and animations allows me to better undetand remember how nephrons function in the kidneys. Each nephron consists of a glomerulus, which filters blood, and a tubule where reabsorption and secretion occur to form urine.
Have a look at…[Read more]
The experiences I had in ICLS and the University led me to the perception that Silliman’s FAITH is all about infusing our knowldge and values to the people around. It is to spread positivity and allow growth for the community.