Anatomy of Collecting Ducts in the Kidney

Which part of the nephron has cuboidal cells with very few microvilli and functions more in secretion than reabsorption?

Proximal convoluted tubule (PCT)

Distal convoluted tubule (DCT) (correct)

Descending limb

Nephron loop

Which part of the nephron is responsible for reabsorption of water and solutes from filtrate?

Proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) (correct)

Ascending limb

Distal convoluted tubule (DCT)

Nephron loop

In which part of the nephron are the cells cuboidal with dense microvilli that form a brush border?

Descending limb

Distal convoluted tubule (DCT)

Thick ascending limb

Proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) (correct)

Where in the kidney nephron can large mitochondria be found?

Proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the nephron is found only in the renal cortex?

Proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the glomerulus in the kidney?

Filters blood to form filtrate Signup and view all the answers

Which structure clings to the glomerular capillaries and consists of branching epithelial cells called podocytes?

Visceral layer Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the filtrate formed in the kidney?

Plasma-derived fluid Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the renal corpuscle consists of a cup-shaped, hollow structure surrounding the glomerulus?

Bowman's capsule Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of podocytes in the renal corpuscle?

Assisting in filtration by forming filtration slits Signup and view all the answers

Which vessel carries blood away from the glomerulus?

Efferent arteriole Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of collecting ducts in the kidney?

Maintain water and Na+ balance Signup and view all the answers

Where does the urine pass through after being delivered into minor calyces through the papillae?

Ureter Signup and view all the answers

Which cell type in the nephron loop is responsible for producing concentrated urine?

Principal cell Signup and view all the answers

Where are juxtamedullary nephrons primarily located?

Deeply invade the medulla Signup and view all the answers

Which structure in the kidney has a visceral layer and a parietal layer?

Glomerular capsule Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the thick segment of the nephron loop?

Reabsorb water and Na+ Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of peritubular capillaries?

Adapted for absorption of water and solutes Signup and view all the answers

Why is blood pressure high in the glomerulus?

Efferent arterioles are larger in diameter than afferent arterioles Signup and view all the answers

Where do peritubular capillaries arise from?

Efferent arterioles Signup and view all the answers

What type of capillaries are associated with juxtamedullary nephrons?

Porous capillaries Signup and view all the answers

How do peritubular capillaries differ from glomerulus capillaries?

Peritubular capillaries are not involved in absorption Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Vasa recta in the nephrons?

Supplying oxygen and nutrients to the tissue Signup and view all the answers

Which cell population in the Juxtaglomerular Complex senses sodium chloride concentration in the filtrate?

Macula densa Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of Granular cells in the Juxtaglomerular Complex?

Synthesizing renin Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the nephron loop does the Macula densa belong to?

Distal portion of ascending limb Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Juxtaglomerular Complex (JGC) in regulating filtrate formation?

Sensing blood pressure changes Signup and view all the answers

Where do the Vasa recta arise from in relation to the nephrons?

Efferent arterioles serving juxtamedullary nephrons Signup and view all the answers