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Insulin
Protein hormone secreted from the pancreas that increases the uptake of glucose and amino acids by most tissues.
Medullary Interstitial Fluid
The fluid located in the interstitial space of the kidney medulla, playing a crucial role in the concentration of urine.
Vasa Recta
The vasa recta are a series of straight capillaries in the kidney that play a crucial role in the process of urine concentration.
Loop of Henle
A section of the nephron in the kidney which concentrates urine and conserves water.
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