25 Questions
What is the function of the visceral layer?
To surround the capillaries of the glomerulus
What is the renal corpuscle composed of?
Tuft of fenestrated capillaries and Bowman's capsule
What is the glomerulus?
A tuft of fenestrated capillaries
What surrounds the glomerulus?
Bowman's capsule
What is the function of Bowman's capsule?
To surround the glomerulus
What is the upper expanded portion of the ureter?
Pelvis
Where is the pelvis of the ureter located?
In the hilum of the kidney
What is the relationship between the pelvis and the kidney?
The pelvis is situated in the hilum of the kidney
What is the term for the hollow region of the kidney where the pelvis is located?
Hilum
Which of the following structures is NOT directly related to the pelvis of the ureter?
Liver
What is the typical thickness of the transitional epithelium of the bladder in its un-distended state?
Five or six cells in thickness
What shape are the superficial cells of the transitional epithelium?
Rounded
Where do the superficial cells of the transitional epithelium bulge into?
The lumen
What is the condition of the bladder when the transitional epithelium is five or six cells in thickness?
Un-distended
What is the function of the transitional epithelium in the bladder?
To stretch and accommodate changes in volume
What is the sequence of urine flow through the kidney?
Minor calyces to major calyces to pelvis
From the major calyces, urine passes to which part of the urinary system?
Pelvis
What is the final route of urine elimination from the body?
Through the urethra
What is the structure that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder?
Ureters
Where is the urine stored temporarily before being eliminated from the body?
Bladder
What characteristic do the epithelial cells often exhibit?
Polyploid or binucleate
What happens to the epithelial cells when the bladder is stretched?
They become squamous
What is the typical thickness of the epithelium when the bladder is full of urine?
Three or four cells
What happens to the epithelial cells when the bladder is empty?
They become more cuboidal
What is the main reason for the epithelial cells to change shape?
To accommodate the increased stretch of the bladder
Test your knowledge of the bladder's transitional epithelium and its characteristics in an empty state. Learn about the thickness and shape of the cells in this region. Challenge yourself with this quiz!
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