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What anatomical relationship exists between the liver and the kidney on the right side of the body?
What anatomical relationship exists between the liver and the kidney on the right side of the body?
- The kidney occupies a larger area than the liver.
- The liver and kidney are located at the same level.
- The liver occupies a larger area than the kidney. (correct)
- The liver is positioned below the kidney.
What is the primary functional unit of the kidney?
What is the primary functional unit of the kidney?
- Lobule
- Nephron (correct)
- Medulla
- Glomerulus
What is the outer layer of the kidney primarily associated with?
What is the outer layer of the kidney primarily associated with?
- Filtration of blood
- Regulation of electrolyte balance
- Protection of kidney structure (correct)
- Storage of urine
Which statement accurately describes the kidney's size compared to the liver?
Which statement accurately describes the kidney's size compared to the liver?
In which region does the kidney reside relative to the liver?
In which region does the kidney reside relative to the liver?
What percentage of cardiac output is delivered to the kidneys each minute?
What percentage of cardiac output is delivered to the kidneys each minute?
Which nerve fibers are responsible for the nerve supply to the kidneys?
Which nerve fibers are responsible for the nerve supply to the kidneys?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidneys?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidneys?
Renin is important for which physiological process?
Renin is important for which physiological process?
What is the primary role of erythropoietin produced by the kidneys?
What is the primary role of erythropoietin produced by the kidneys?
Which metabolite is produced in the kidneys during prolonged fasting?
Which metabolite is produced in the kidneys during prolonged fasting?
Which hormone involved in kidney function helps detect low oxygen levels?
Which hormone involved in kidney function helps detect low oxygen levels?
What is a key function of calcitriol produced by the kidneys?
What is a key function of calcitriol produced by the kidneys?
What percentage of filtered Na+ and K+ is reabsorbed in the thick ascending limb of the Loop of Henle?
What percentage of filtered Na+ and K+ is reabsorbed in the thick ascending limb of the Loop of Henle?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for increasing potassium secretion in the renal tubules?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for increasing potassium secretion in the renal tubules?
In which part of the nephron does facultative water reabsorption occur?
In which part of the nephron does facultative water reabsorption occur?
What is the main effect of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) on renal tubules?
What is the main effect of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) on renal tubules?
What percentage of filtered bicarbonate (HCO3-) is reabsorbed in the thick ascending limb of the Loop of Henle?
What percentage of filtered bicarbonate (HCO3-) is reabsorbed in the thick ascending limb of the Loop of Henle?
Which of the following hormones is not involved in the reabsorption of Na+, Cl-, Ca2+, and water?
Which of the following hormones is not involved in the reabsorption of Na+, Cl-, Ca2+, and water?
What is the primary role of carbonic anhydrase (CA) in bicarbonate reabsorption?
What is the primary role of carbonic anhydrase (CA) in bicarbonate reabsorption?
Which segment of the nephron reabsorbs 15% of filtered water?
Which segment of the nephron reabsorbs 15% of filtered water?
Which organs are primarily responsible for blood supply and urine formation in the urinary system?
Which organs are primarily responsible for blood supply and urine formation in the urinary system?
What is the primary role of the nephron in the kidney?
What is the primary role of the nephron in the kidney?
Why is the right kidney positioned lower than the left kidney?
Why is the right kidney positioned lower than the left kidney?
Which of the following best describes the location of the kidneys?
Which of the following best describes the location of the kidneys?
Which aspect is NOT included in the detailed understanding of renal physiology?
Which aspect is NOT included in the detailed understanding of renal physiology?
What is a key function of the urinary system?
What is a key function of the urinary system?
The external structure of the kidney includes which of the following?
The external structure of the kidney includes which of the following?
Which component is responsible for transporting urine from the kidneys to the bladder?
Which component is responsible for transporting urine from the kidneys to the bladder?
How does glomerular filtration primarily function?
How does glomerular filtration primarily function?
What is the primary focus of the learning objectives related to renal anatomy?
What is the primary focus of the learning objectives related to renal anatomy?
Where are the renal corpuscles located?
Where are the renal corpuscles located?
What type of blood vessels supply nephrons with long loops of Henle?
What type of blood vessels supply nephrons with long loops of Henle?
What does the distal convoluted tubules empty into?
What does the distal convoluted tubules empty into?
Which of the following substances is completely filtered and not reabsorbed?
Which of the following substances is completely filtered and not reabsorbed?
What is the net filtration pressure calculated in the glomerular filtration process?
What is the net filtration pressure calculated in the glomerular filtration process?
Which part of the nephron has segments that include both thin and thick segments?
Which part of the nephron has segments that include both thin and thick segments?
Which of the following is the primary function of the nephron's glomerular filtration?
Which of the following is the primary function of the nephron's glomerular filtration?
What is the fate of glucose during glomerular filtration?
What is the fate of glucose during glomerular filtration?
What anatomical structure drains urine into the renal pelvis?
What anatomical structure drains urine into the renal pelvis?
Which of the following is reabsorbed through active transport in the nephron?
Which of the following is reabsorbed through active transport in the nephron?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for vasoconstriction affecting glomerular filtration rate?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for vasoconstriction affecting glomerular filtration rate?
How does atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) affect the glomerulus?
How does atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) affect the glomerulus?
What occurs when blood pressure suddenly increases?
What occurs when blood pressure suddenly increases?
Which process is NOT involved in transcellular reabsorption in the nephron?
Which process is NOT involved in transcellular reabsorption in the nephron?
What is the primary role of the sodium–potassium pump in renal tubule cells?
What is the primary role of the sodium–potassium pump in renal tubule cells?
In the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT), which ion is primarily reabsorbed through secondary active transport?
In the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT), which ion is primarily reabsorbed through secondary active transport?
Which of the following substances follows a similar reabsorption pathway to sodium in the PCT?
Which of the following substances follows a similar reabsorption pathway to sodium in the PCT?
What role do microvilli play in the proximal convoluted tubule cells?
What role do microvilli play in the proximal convoluted tubule cells?
What primary function does CO2 serve in the PCT?
What primary function does CO2 serve in the PCT?
Which of the following mechanisms does NOT direct sodium reabsorption in the nephron?
Which of the following mechanisms does NOT direct sodium reabsorption in the nephron?
In the nephron, what is the significance of tight junctions between tubule cells?
In the nephron, what is the significance of tight junctions between tubule cells?
Which ion's reabsorption is primarily driven by a sodium-dependent transport mechanism in the PCT?
Which ion's reabsorption is primarily driven by a sodium-dependent transport mechanism in the PCT?
What is the effect of ANP on renal function?
What is the effect of ANP on renal function?
What is the primary reason for the right kidney being positioned lower than the left kidney?
What is the primary reason for the right kidney being positioned lower than the left kidney?
Which of the following structures receives urine directly from the collecting ducts?
Which of the following structures receives urine directly from the collecting ducts?
What type of nerve supply is responsible for innervating the kidneys?
What type of nerve supply is responsible for innervating the kidneys?
Which function of the kidney is involved in regulating blood pressure?
Which function of the kidney is involved in regulating blood pressure?
What percentage of cardiac output do the renal arteries deliver to the kidneys each minute?
What percentage of cardiac output do the renal arteries deliver to the kidneys each minute?
During prolonged fasting, what process does the kidney carry out to help maintain glucose levels?
During prolonged fasting, what process does the kidney carry out to help maintain glucose levels?
Which part of the nephron is primarily responsible for tubular secretion?
Which part of the nephron is primarily responsible for tubular secretion?
What is the role of erythropoietin produced by the kidneys?
What is the role of erythropoietin produced by the kidneys?
What anatomical position characterizes the kidneys in relation to the diaphragm and vertebral column?
What anatomical position characterizes the kidneys in relation to the diaphragm and vertebral column?
What is the significance of the right kidney being lower than the left kidney?
What is the significance of the right kidney being lower than the left kidney?
What is one of the primary functions that kidneys fulfill in the urinary system?
What is one of the primary functions that kidneys fulfill in the urinary system?
Which component of the nephron contributes significantly to the regulation of water reabsorption?
Which component of the nephron contributes significantly to the regulation of water reabsorption?
What anatomical structures are responsible for the initial filtration of blood in the kidneys?
What anatomical structures are responsible for the initial filtration of blood in the kidneys?
What structural relationship does the liver have in relation to the kidney on the right side of the body?
What structural relationship does the liver have in relation to the kidney on the right side of the body?
Which of the following accurately describes the characteristics of the kidney's outer layer?
Which of the following accurately describes the characteristics of the kidney's outer layer?
What primary function does the nephron serve in its structure?
What primary function does the nephron serve in its structure?
In relation to the kidney, which statement is accurate regarding its positioning?
In relation to the kidney, which statement is accurate regarding its positioning?
Which aspect of the nephron is critically involved in the process of urine formation?
Which aspect of the nephron is critically involved in the process of urine formation?
What key role does the outer layer of the kidney play in its physiology?
What key role does the outer layer of the kidney play in its physiology?
Which statement about the anatomical relationship of organs in the abdominal cavity is correct?
Which statement about the anatomical relationship of organs in the abdominal cavity is correct?
What is the primary structural component of a nephron responsible for the initial filtering of blood?
What is the primary structural component of a nephron responsible for the initial filtering of blood?
Which type of nephron is more abundant in the human kidney and has renal corpuscles located in the outer cortex?
Which type of nephron is more abundant in the human kidney and has renal corpuscles located in the outer cortex?
What is a characteristic feature of the ascending limbs of the loops of Henle in cortical nephrons?
What is a characteristic feature of the ascending limbs of the loops of Henle in cortical nephrons?
What percentage of nephrons in the kidneys are classified as juxtamedullary nephrons?
What percentage of nephrons in the kidneys are classified as juxtamedullary nephrons?
Where are the renal corpuscles located in cortical nephrons?
Where are the renal corpuscles located in cortical nephrons?
Which structure provides the primary blood supply to nephrons with short loops of Henle?
Which structure provides the primary blood supply to nephrons with short loops of Henle?
Which segment of the nephron is responsible for the reabsorption of water and is regulated based on the concentration gradient?
Which segment of the nephron is responsible for the reabsorption of water and is regulated based on the concentration gradient?
What role do vasa recta play in kidney physiology?
What role do vasa recta play in kidney physiology?
How many nephrons are approximately found per kidney?
How many nephrons are approximately found per kidney?
What role does the kidney play in the regulation of blood pressure?
What role does the kidney play in the regulation of blood pressure?
Which of the following best describes the function of erythropoietin produced by the kidneys?
Which of the following best describes the function of erythropoietin produced by the kidneys?
During prolonged fasting, which process is primarily conducted by the kidneys?
During prolonged fasting, which process is primarily conducted by the kidneys?
Which of the following statements about the blood supply to the kidneys is accurate?
Which of the following statements about the blood supply to the kidneys is accurate?
What is the function of calcitriol, activated by the kidneys?
What is the function of calcitriol, activated by the kidneys?
In terms of blood flow, how do arterial and venous paths in the kidneys compare?
In terms of blood flow, how do arterial and venous paths in the kidneys compare?
What is a key function of the nephron related to ion balance?
What is a key function of the nephron related to ion balance?
Which substance is primarily involved in the detection of oxygen levels in the kidneys?
Which substance is primarily involved in the detection of oxygen levels in the kidneys?
What is a significant role of sympathetic nerve fibers in the kidneys?
What is a significant role of sympathetic nerve fibers in the kidneys?
Flashcards
Nephron
Nephron
Functional unit of the kidney, responsible for filtering blood and producing urine.
Renal Cortex
Renal Cortex
The outer layer of the kidney.
Renal Medulla
Renal Medulla
The inner layer of the kidney.
Number of Nephrons
Number of Nephrons
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Kidney Dimensions
Kidney Dimensions
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Urinary System
Urinary System
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Kidney
Kidney
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Urine formation
Urine formation
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Glomerular Filtration
Glomerular Filtration
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Tubular Reabsorption
Tubular Reabsorption
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Tubular Secretion
Tubular Secretion
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Homeostasis
Homeostasis
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Hormonal Regulation
Hormonal Regulation
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Kidneys Location
Kidneys Location
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Blood Supply of Kidney
Blood Supply of Kidney
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Filtration
Filtration
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Reabsorption
Reabsorption
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Excretion
Excretion
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Blood Pressure Regulation
Blood Pressure Regulation
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Red Blood Cell Production
Red Blood Cell Production
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Fluid Balance Regulation
Fluid Balance Regulation
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PCT Reabsorption
PCT Reabsorption
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Thick Ascending Limb Reabsorption
Thick Ascending Limb Reabsorption
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DCT and Collecting Duct Reabsorption
DCT and Collecting Duct Reabsorption
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Hormonal Regulation of Renal Tubule Function
Hormonal Regulation of Renal Tubule Function
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Role of ADH in Water Reabsorption
Role of ADH in Water Reabsorption
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Juxtamedullary Nephrons
Juxtamedullary Nephrons
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Ascending Limb of Loop of Henle in Juxtamedullary Nephrons
Ascending Limb of Loop of Henle in Juxtamedullary Nephrons
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Vasa Recta
Vasa Recta
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Filtration Rate
Filtration Rate
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Net Filtration Pressure
Net Filtration Pressure
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Renal Corpuscle
Renal Corpuscle
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Angiotensin II
Angiotensin II
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Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP)
Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP)
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Paracellular Reabsorption
Paracellular Reabsorption
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Transcellular Reabsorption
Transcellular Reabsorption
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Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT)
Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT)
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Na+–glucose symporter
Na+–glucose symporter
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Na+ reabsorption and H+ secretion
Na+ reabsorption and H+ secretion
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Carbonic Anhydrase (CA)
Carbonic Anhydrase (CA)
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Water reabsorption
Water reabsorption
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Sodium–potassium pump (Na+/K+ ATPase)
Sodium–potassium pump (Na+/K+ ATPase)
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Diffusion
Diffusion
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Kidney functions
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Kidney blood supply
Kidney blood supply
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What is a nephron?
What is a nephron?
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What is glomerular filtration?
What is glomerular filtration?
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What is proximal convoluted tubule reabsorption?
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What is tubular secretion?
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How do kidneys contribute to homeostasis?
How do kidneys contribute to homeostasis?
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What is the main function of the urinary system?
What is the main function of the urinary system?
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Where are the kidneys located?
Where are the kidneys located?
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What is the functional unit of the kidney?
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What is tubular reabsorption?
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How many nephrons are in each kidney?
How many nephrons are in each kidney?
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What is the importance of a nephron?
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What is the renal cortex?
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What is the renal medulla?
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What are the dimensions of a kidney?
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Where is the kidney located?
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How much blood does each kidney receive?
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Functions of the Kidney
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What is the renal corpuscle?
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What is the renal tubule?
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What are cortical nephrons?
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What are juxtamedullary nephrons?
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What is the function of the ascending limb of the loop of Henle in juxtamedullary nephrons?
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What are vasa recta?
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What is the key characteristic of cortical nephrons?
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Study Notes
MPharm Programme - Renal
- Course: PHA115
- Instructor: Dr. Praveen Bhugra
Learning Objectives
- Understand the organs and function of the urinary system in brief.
- Describe the anatomy of the kidney in detail, including its location, internal and external structure, blood and nerve supply, and its function.
- Explain the structure of the nephron and its blood supply, including its function.
- Detail renal physiology, including urine formation mechanisms, glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption, tubular secretion, and hormonal regulation and homeostasis.
Urinary System
- Paired, bean-shaped organs located along the back body wall, below the diaphragm, adjacent to the vertebral column.
- Right kidney is lower than the left due to the liver's larger area above on the right side.
- Kidneys produce urine and help regulate body fluids.
- Ureter transports urine to the bladder.
- Urinary bladder serves as a reservoir for urine.
- Urethra conveys urine to the exterior.
Urinary System Anatomy (More Detail)
- Kidney, Ureter, Urinary Bladder and Urethra are the main organs of the urinary system.
- Detailed structure of the kidney is important including the renal cortex and medulla, renal artery, and renal vein.
- Kidneys have a renal pelvis that collects urine from smaller calyxes and urine flow into the ureter
- Right renal artery and right renal vein are highlighted as important structures.
- Left renal kidney structures are also important. Left renal vein, LEFT KIDNEY, LEFT URETER are specifically mentioned
Kidney Structure
- Outer layer of kidney: renal cortex.
- Renal medulla within the kidney
- Renal columns present within the kidney
- Renal pyramids inside the renal medulla.
- Renal papillae at the tip of renal pyramids
- Renal capsule as the outermost layer of the kidney.
- Kidney is ~10cm long and 5-7 cm wide with ~3 cm thickness
- Path of urine drainage: collecting ducts, minor calyx, major calyx, renal pelvis, ureter, urinary bladder
- Millions of nephrons are important functional units in each kidney. Kidney structure details include the renal hilum which are visible on the diagram.
Blood and Nerve Supply
- Renal arteries deliver approximately one-quarter (1200 ml) of cardiac output to the kidneys each minute.
- Arterial and venous flow paths are similar in the kidneys.
- Nerve supply is via sympathetic fibers from the renal plexus.
Blood Supply of Kidney
- Detailed description of blood vessels (e.g., renal artery, segmental artery, interlobar artery, arcuate artery, cortical radiate artery, afferent arteriole)
- Detailed description of blood vessels (e.g., renal vein, segmental vein, interlobar vein, arcuate vein, cortical radiate vein, efferent arteriole)
- Blood vessels supplying the glomerulus, peritubular capillaries and vasa recta
Functions of the Kidney
- Removal of toxins, metabolic wastes, and excess ions from the blood.
- Regulation of blood volume, chemical composition, and pH.
- Gluconeogenesis during prolonged fasting.
- Endocrine functions (e.g., renin regulation of blood pressure, erythropoietin regulation of RBC production, activation of vitamin D to help calcium levels.)
Functions of the Kidney (More Detail)
- Regulation of Blood Pressure.
- Removal of toxins, metabolic wastes, excess ions and minerals.
- Kidney functions like Gluconeogenesis.
- Regulation of Erythropoietin and RBC production
- Activation of Vitamin D for calcium levels.
Nephron
- Structural and functional units that form urine
- ~1 million per kidney.
- Renal corpuscle: initial filtering component.
- Renal tubule: extends from renal corpuscle.
Nephron Structure and Types (More Detail)
- Detailed anatomy of the nephron (with images if available)
- Different types of nephrons (cortical and juxtamedullary) and their distinguished parts in relation to location, including glomerulus, capsule, proximal convoluted tubule and loop of Henle.
Nephron Detail (Types)
- Cortical nephrons: comprise 80-85% of nephrons
- Juxtamedullary nephrons: 15-20% of nephrons
- Both have similar basic structure but differences in their renal corpuscles and loops of Henle. Long loops of Henle are a critical feature of juxtamedullary nephrons enabling them to concentrate urine.
Glomerular Filtration
- Detailed explanation of the glomerular filtration membrane (endothelial cells, basement membrane, podocytes)
- Net filtration pressure (glomerular hydrostatic pressure, blood colloid osmotic pressure, capsular hydrostatic pressure).
- Overview of filtration components/ rate
- Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and how much is filtered of components in blood, which is excreted as urine, reabsorbed in blood by kidneys
Nephron Summary (Collecting Ducts)
- Distal convoluted tubules empty into collecting ducts
- Collecting ducts converge into papillary ducts, emptying into the calyces, renal pelvis and then into the ureters
- Collecting ducts have an important role in water reabsorption assisted by ADH.
Glomerular Filtration Regulation
- Two hormones (Angiotensin II, Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)) regulate GFR.
- Mechanisms regulate GFR. Specific mechanisms like myogenic and tubuloglomerular mechanisms are discussed further.
Reabsorption Routes
- Tubular reabsorption routes: transcellular and paracellular pathways clarified.
Reabsorption in PCT, Thick Ascending Limb, and Distal Convoluted Tubule
- Reabsorption steps and processes.
- Role of sodium potassium pumps
- Importance of ADH, aldosterone, carbonic anhydrase. Further specific examples, like active reabsorption of glucose, are discussed, along with mechanisms involved.
Hormones and Homeostasis
- Five hormones (angiotensin II, ADH, aldosterone, ANP, parathyroid hormone (PTH)) regulate Na+, Cl-, Ca2+, and water reabsorption and K+ secretion in the kidneys. Detailed mechanisms of action for each hormone are outlined in other sections. Specific examples, like ADH's mechanism of water reabsorption, are reviewed in further detail.
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