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Which of the following structures is part of the male urethra?
Which of the following structures is part of the male urethra?
- renal vein
- distal convoluted tubule
- spongy urethra (correct)
- transitional epithelium
Which structure is primarily responsible for transporting urine from the kidney to the bladder?
Which structure is primarily responsible for transporting urine from the kidney to the bladder?
- ureter (correct)
- renal pyramid
- urethra
- afferent arteriole
What type of epithelium is typically found in the urinary bladder?
What type of epithelium is typically found in the urinary bladder?
- simple squamous
- transitional (correct)
- ciliated columnar
- cuboidal
Which part of the urinary system is primarily involved in the formation of urine?
Which part of the urinary system is primarily involved in the formation of urine?
Which structure surrounds the glomerulus in the kidney?
Which structure surrounds the glomerulus in the kidney?
Identify the letter that indicates blood vessels that absorb solutes from the convoluted tubules.
Identify the letter that indicates blood vessels that absorb solutes from the convoluted tubules.
Which structure houses receptors sensitive to antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
Which structure houses receptors sensitive to antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
Which structure is primarily responsible for controlling the flow of urine from the bladder?
Which structure is primarily responsible for controlling the flow of urine from the bladder?
What is the name of the knot of capillaries that directs blood into the efferent arteriole?
What is the name of the knot of capillaries that directs blood into the efferent arteriole?
What type of blood vessels create a ladderlike structure within the renal medulla?
What type of blood vessels create a ladderlike structure within the renal medulla?
Identify the letter that indicates the parietal layer of the glomerular capsule.
Identify the letter that indicates the parietal layer of the glomerular capsule.
What structure delivers urine to a minor calyx?
What structure delivers urine to a minor calyx?
What is the term used to describe the location of the kidneys relative to the abdominal cavity?
What is the term used to describe the location of the kidneys relative to the abdominal cavity?
What do the openings seen at the tip of a renal papilla represent?
What do the openings seen at the tip of a renal papilla represent?
Which of the following components of the nephron is primarily located in the renal medulla?
Which of the following components of the nephron is primarily located in the renal medulla?
In what order do the following blood vessels carry blood to the kidney: renal artery, interlobar artery, arcuate artery, cortical radiate artery?
In what order do the following blood vessels carry blood to the kidney: renal artery, interlobar artery, arcuate artery, cortical radiate artery?
Where do blood vessels and nerves enter the kidney?
Where do blood vessels and nerves enter the kidney?
What structure contains cup-shaped tubes that enclose the papillae of the pyramids?
What structure contains cup-shaped tubes that enclose the papillae of the pyramids?
What percentage of the fluid filtered by the kidney ultimately becomes urine?
What percentage of the fluid filtered by the kidney ultimately becomes urine?
Which region of the distal tubule is responsible for monitoring the concentration of the filtrate?
Which region of the distal tubule is responsible for monitoring the concentration of the filtrate?
Which statement about the kidneys is correct?
Which statement about the kidneys is correct?
What occurs in the renal pelvis prior to urine entering the ureter?
What occurs in the renal pelvis prior to urine entering the ureter?
Identify the layer of the glomerular capsule covered by podocytes.
Identify the layer of the glomerular capsule covered by podocytes.
What physiological process occurs at the structure labeled '1' in the nephron?
What physiological process occurs at the structure labeled '1' in the nephron?
Identify the structure labeled '8'.
Identify the structure labeled '8'.
Which of the following does not contribute to urine production in the kidneys?
Which of the following does not contribute to urine production in the kidneys?
Where does countercurrent multiplication occur within the nephron?
Where does countercurrent multiplication occur within the nephron?
Which structure is not part of the renal corpuscle?
Which structure is not part of the renal corpuscle?
Which structure is responsible for nutrient reabsorption?
Which structure is responsible for nutrient reabsorption?
Which hormone primarily controls the reabsorption of water in the kidney?
Which hormone primarily controls the reabsorption of water in the kidney?
Which structure is responsible for the reabsorption of water and solutes from the filtrate?
Which structure is responsible for the reabsorption of water and solutes from the filtrate?
Which blood vessels directly supply blood to the nephrons?
Which blood vessels directly supply blood to the nephrons?
Which structure in the kidney is primarily involved in filtration?
Which structure in the kidney is primarily involved in filtration?
In which region of the kidney is the renal pyramid situated?
In which region of the kidney is the renal pyramid situated?
Which structure is primarily responsible for the secretion of substances into the urine?
Which structure is primarily responsible for the secretion of substances into the urine?
Which structure is primarily involved in the production of urine?
Which structure is primarily involved in the production of urine?
Which structure is responsible for draining urine from the kidney to the bladder?
Which structure is responsible for draining urine from the kidney to the bladder?
Which region of the nephron is primarily located in the renal medulla?
Which region of the nephron is primarily located in the renal medulla?
What is the correct path for urine flow from the kidneys?
What is the correct path for urine flow from the kidneys?
What factor increases the permeability of collecting tubule cells to water?
What factor increases the permeability of collecting tubule cells to water?
What type of epithelium lines the urinary bladder to allow distension?
What type of epithelium lines the urinary bladder to allow distension?
Which gland is located atop each kidney?
Which gland is located atop each kidney?
How does an increase in ADH affect urine concentration?
How does an increase in ADH affect urine concentration?
Which structure collects urine from the nephron before it enters the renal pelvis?
Which structure collects urine from the nephron before it enters the renal pelvis?
Which structure does NOT play a direct role in urine transport?
Which structure does NOT play a direct role in urine transport?
Which area is NOT sensitive to the hormone ADH?
Which area is NOT sensitive to the hormone ADH?
Where does the filtration of plasma primarily occur?
Where does the filtration of plasma primarily occur?
What is the primary function of aldosterone in the kidneys?
What is the primary function of aldosterone in the kidneys?
At which point in the renal corpuscle is filtration not allowed for larger substances?
At which point in the renal corpuscle is filtration not allowed for larger substances?
Which measurement accurately describes the approximate daily volume of glomerular filtrate produced?
Which measurement accurately describes the approximate daily volume of glomerular filtrate produced?
Which structure is most affected when ADH levels decrease?
Which structure is most affected when ADH levels decrease?
What size of substances is typically restricted from passing through the filtration membrane?
What size of substances is typically restricted from passing through the filtration membrane?
Which mechanism is NOT used by the kidney to help regulate systemic blood pressure?
Which mechanism is NOT used by the kidney to help regulate systemic blood pressure?
What are the components that make up the renal corpuscle?
What are the components that make up the renal corpuscle?
Which structure contains the macula densa?
Which structure contains the macula densa?
What is the primary role of the juxtaglomerular complex?
What is the primary role of the juxtaglomerular complex?
Where does urine first pass after leaving the glomerular capsule?
Where does urine first pass after leaving the glomerular capsule?
What is the structure known as the renal papilla?
What is the structure known as the renal papilla?
Which capillaries are formed by the division of efferent arterioles?
Which capillaries are formed by the division of efferent arterioles?
What is the primary function of the glomerulus in the renal corpuscle?
What is the primary function of the glomerulus in the renal corpuscle?
Which nephron segment is characterized by its U-shaped structure?
Which nephron segment is characterized by its U-shaped structure?
What is the result of excessive secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
What is the result of excessive secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
What type of epithelium is found lining the ureters and urinary bladder?
What type of epithelium is found lining the ureters and urinary bladder?
If blood flow to the kidneys is significantly reduced during heavy exercise, what could be a potential consequence?
If blood flow to the kidneys is significantly reduced during heavy exercise, what could be a potential consequence?
Which statement accurately describes the role of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
Which statement accurately describes the role of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
In which order does urine travel through the structures after formation?
In which order does urine travel through the structures after formation?
What might occur if there is a lack of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) secretion?
What might occur if there is a lack of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) secretion?
What role does aldosterone play in the kidney's function?
What role does aldosterone play in the kidney's function?
Which structure is primarily associated with urine storage before being excreted from the body?
Which structure is primarily associated with urine storage before being excreted from the body?
Which component of the urinary system is primarily responsible for the transport of urine from the kidneys to the bladder?
Which component of the urinary system is primarily responsible for the transport of urine from the kidneys to the bladder?
Which structure is involved in the filtration process in the kidney?
Which structure is involved in the filtration process in the kidney?
Which of the following is part of the lower urinary tract?
Which of the following is part of the lower urinary tract?
Which structure is highlighted when indicating the passage where urine exits the body?
Which structure is highlighted when indicating the passage where urine exits the body?
Which hormone controls reabsorption of water in the highlighted structure?
Which hormone controls reabsorption of water in the highlighted structure?
Which blood vessels are highlighted?
Which blood vessels are highlighted?
Which structure is primarily involved in the active transport of solutes?
Which structure is primarily involved in the active transport of solutes?
Which structure is highlighted?
Which structure is highlighted?
Which part of the nephron is primarily responsible for reabsorption?
Which part of the nephron is primarily responsible for reabsorption?
In which region of the kidney is the renal column located?
In which region of the kidney is the renal column located?
Which structure is primarily responsible for filtering blood?
Which structure is primarily responsible for filtering blood?
What distinguishes the vasa recta from the peritubular capillaries in the kidney?
What distinguishes the vasa recta from the peritubular capillaries in the kidney?
Which renal vein is generally longer?
Which renal vein is generally longer?
Which of the following statements about the urinary bladder is false?
Which of the following statements about the urinary bladder is false?
At which vertebral level is the hilum of the kidney located?
At which vertebral level is the hilum of the kidney located?
What type of arteries branch to form the afferent arterioles to the glomeruli?
What type of arteries branch to form the afferent arterioles to the glomeruli?
Which structure is most numerous within a kidney?
Which structure is most numerous within a kidney?
In the juxtaglomerular apparatus, the macula densa is part of which structure?
In the juxtaglomerular apparatus, the macula densa is part of which structure?
Which part of the male urethra is the longest?
Which part of the male urethra is the longest?
Which structure is known for its role in transporting urine away from the bladder?
Which structure is known for its role in transporting urine away from the bladder?
What is the primary area where the filtration of plasma occurs?
What is the primary area where the filtration of plasma occurs?
Which of the following structures is primarily considered part of the urinary system for urine storage?
Which of the following structures is primarily considered part of the urinary system for urine storage?
Which structure specifically performs the function of filtering blood in the kidney?
Which structure specifically performs the function of filtering blood in the kidney?
Which substances are normally prevented from passing through the filtration membrane?
Which substances are normally prevented from passing through the filtration membrane?
What mechanism helps the kidneys raise systemic blood pressure?
What mechanism helps the kidneys raise systemic blood pressure?
Which part of the urethra is considered part of the male reproductive system?
Which part of the urethra is considered part of the male reproductive system?
What type of epithelium is typically found lining the urethra?
What type of epithelium is typically found lining the urethra?
Approximately how many liters of glomerular filtrate are produced each day?
Approximately how many liters of glomerular filtrate are produced each day?
Which structure contains the filtration barrier in the renal corpuscle?
Which structure contains the filtration barrier in the renal corpuscle?
What happens to urine production when levels of ADH decrease?
What happens to urine production when levels of ADH decrease?
Which condition is described by the secretion of large volumes of dilute urine?
Which condition is described by the secretion of large volumes of dilute urine?
In the presence of increased aldosterone levels, urine concentration of which ion is likely to be higher?
In the presence of increased aldosterone levels, urine concentration of which ion is likely to be higher?
What is the term used to describe the cup-shaped tubes that enclose the papillae of the pyramids?
What is the term used to describe the cup-shaped tubes that enclose the papillae of the pyramids?
Which region of the nephron is primarily responsible for monitoring the concentration of the filtrate?
Which region of the nephron is primarily responsible for monitoring the concentration of the filtrate?
What is a significant anatomical difference between the vasa recta and the peritubular capillaries in the kidney?
What is a significant anatomical difference between the vasa recta and the peritubular capillaries in the kidney?
What structure is identified by the term 'hilum' in the kidney?
What structure is identified by the term 'hilum' in the kidney?
What percentage of nephrons are described as 'cortical' due to their position in the kidney?
What percentage of nephrons are described as 'cortical' due to their position in the kidney?
Compared to the left renal vein, how does the right renal vein differ?
Compared to the left renal vein, how does the right renal vein differ?
Which muscle contractions are responsible for forcing urine from the bladder?
Which muscle contractions are responsible for forcing urine from the bladder?
Which statement is incorrect regarding the anatomy of the urinary bladder?
Which statement is incorrect regarding the anatomy of the urinary bladder?
The hilum of the kidney is situated at which vertebral level?
The hilum of the kidney is situated at which vertebral level?
Which structure represents the area where the kidneys are located in relation to the abdominal cavity?
Which structure represents the area where the kidneys are located in relation to the abdominal cavity?
Which arteries give rise to the afferent arterioles that lead to the glomeruli?
Which arteries give rise to the afferent arterioles that lead to the glomeruli?
Which blood vessel is responsible for supplying blood directly to the nephron?
Which blood vessel is responsible for supplying blood directly to the nephron?
Which structure primarily collects the filtrate that has been formed by the nephron before it enters the renal pelvis?
Which structure primarily collects the filtrate that has been formed by the nephron before it enters the renal pelvis?
Among the following structures, which is the most abundant within a kidney?
Among the following structures, which is the most abundant within a kidney?
In the juxtaglomerular apparatus, the macula densa is associated with which structure?
In the juxtaglomerular apparatus, the macula densa is associated with which structure?
Which segment of the male urethra is the longest?
Which segment of the male urethra is the longest?
Which hormone is responsible for increasing water reabsorption in the kidney's collecting ducts?
Which hormone is responsible for increasing water reabsorption in the kidney's collecting ducts?
Which blood vessels are responsible for delivering blood to the glomeruli?
Which blood vessels are responsible for delivering blood to the glomeruli?
Which structure is primarily involved in urine transport from the kidney?
Which structure is primarily involved in urine transport from the kidney?
Which structure is responsible for filtering blood in the nephron?
Which structure is responsible for filtering blood in the nephron?
Which structure is responsible for urine formation within the kidney?
Which structure is responsible for urine formation within the kidney?
Which part of the nephron is involved in the secretion of potassium and hydrogen ions?
Which part of the nephron is involved in the secretion of potassium and hydrogen ions?
Which structure connects to the minor calyx in the kidney?
Which structure connects to the minor calyx in the kidney?
What is formed by the glomerular (Bowman's) capsule and the glomerulus?
What is formed by the glomerular (Bowman's) capsule and the glomerulus?
Which part of the nephron contains the macula densa?
Which part of the nephron contains the macula densa?
What is the juxtaglomerular complex primarily composed of?
What is the juxtaglomerular complex primarily composed of?
What does a glomerulus consist of?
What does a glomerulus consist of?
Which nephron structure directly follows the glomerular capsule in urine formation?
Which nephron structure directly follows the glomerular capsule in urine formation?
The U-shaped segment of the nephron is known as what?
The U-shaped segment of the nephron is known as what?
What best describes a renal papilla?
What best describes a renal papilla?
Which capillaries are formed from the efferent arteriole of a nephron?
Which capillaries are formed from the efferent arteriole of a nephron?
Flashcards
Kidney Structure: Medulla
Kidney Structure: Medulla
Inner region of the kidney containing collecting ducts and loops of Henle, critical for concentrating urine.
Urine Pathway to Minor Calyx
Urine Pathway to Minor Calyx
Papillary ducts deliver urine to a minor calyx, a funnel-like structure in the kidney.
Kidney Blood Vessel Order
Kidney Blood Vessel Order
Blood flows from the renal artery to interlobar, arcuate, cortical radiate arteries, then afferent arterioles, glomerulus, efferent arterioles, and peritubular capillaries.
Nephron Medullary Location
Nephron Medullary Location
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Kidney Location: Retroperitoneal
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Kidney Structure: Renal Pyramid
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Nephron Filtration Site
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Countercurrent Multiplication Location
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Glomerulus location
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Renal corpuscle part
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Nephron location(85%)
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Filtrate monitoring area
Filtrate monitoring area
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Kidney's abdominal position
Kidney's abdominal position
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Urine expulsion muscle
Urine expulsion muscle
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Collecting Duct Enclosing Structure
Collecting Duct Enclosing Structure
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Kidney entry/exit point
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Ureter
Ureter
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Membranous Urethra
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Prostatic Urethra
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Spongy Urethra
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Urinary Bladder
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Where does the nephron loop reside?
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Collecting Duct Location
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What controls water permeability?
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Bladder Epithelial Type
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Kidney's Adrenal Neighbor
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Kidney Filtrate Pathway
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Where does filtration occur?
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Urine Concentration: Countercurrent Multiplication
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Afferent Arteriole
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Efferent Arteriole
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What is reabsorbed in the collecting duct?
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Descending Loop of Henle
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Ascending Loop of Henle
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Cortical Radiate Arteries
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Glomerular Capsule
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Renal Papilla
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What muscle contracts to empty the bladder?
What muscle contracts to empty the bladder?
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Where do blood vessels pass through the kidney?
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Function of the vasa recta in the kidney?
Function of the vasa recta in the kidney?
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Why are UTIs more common in females?
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Which layer of the kidney is most superficial?
Which layer of the kidney is most superficial?
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What is the function of the renal papilla?
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What is the function of the renal pelvis?
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What happens in the kidney's nephron loop?
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Renal Corpuscle
Renal Corpuscle
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Macula Densa
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Juxtaglomerular Complex
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Glomerulus
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Proximal Convoluted Tubule
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Distal Convoluted Tubule
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Nephron Loop (Loop of Henle)
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Collecting Duct
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What is the membranous urethra?
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What is the spongy urethra?
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What is the prostatic urethra?
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What is the role of the urinary bladder?
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What is the role of the ureter?
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ADH's Impact on Urine
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What Happens When ADH is Absent?
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Kidney's Response to Exercise
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Where is Transitional Epithelium Found?
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Urine Flow Pathway
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Identify the Major Calyx
Identify the Major Calyx
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Oxygenated Blood to Kidney
Oxygenated Blood to Kidney
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Boundary Between Cortex and Medulla
Boundary Between Cortex and Medulla
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Peritubular Capillaries
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Vasa Recta
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Left Renal Vein vs Right
Left Renal Vein vs Right
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Urinary Bladder Location (Females)
Urinary Bladder Location (Females)
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Kidney Location (Vertebra)
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Afferent Arteriole Origin
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Bowman's Capsule
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Most Numerous Kidney Structure
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Macula Densa Location
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Where is ADH sensitive?
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Penicillin secretion location
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Filtration site in the kidney
Filtration site in the kidney
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Filtration barrier components
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Glomeruli structure
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What doesn't pass the filtration membrane?
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Where does plasma filtration occur?
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How kidneys raise blood pressure
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What makes up the renal corpuscle?
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What forms the juxtaglomerular complex?
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What is a glomerulus?
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Where does the filtrate go after Bowman's capsule?
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What part of the nephron empties into the collecting duct?
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What is the nephron loop?
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What describes a renal papilla?
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ADH's Role in Urine
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Where Does ADH Act?
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Penicillin's Path
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Kidney's Filtration Site
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Filtration Barrier - Layers
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What Can't Pass the Filter?
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Glomerulus Function
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Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT)
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Distal Convoluted Tubule (DCT)
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What blood vessels are highlighted?
What blood vessels are highlighted?
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Afferent arterioles: Function?
Afferent arterioles: Function?
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Glomerulus: Filtration Site
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What is the purpose of the cortical radiate arteries and veins?
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Collecting Duct: Where is it found?
Collecting Duct: Where is it found?
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Efferent Arterioles: What do they do?
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Renal Papilla: Function
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What is the role of the minor calyx?
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Peritubular Capillaries vs. Vasa Recta
Peritubular Capillaries vs. Vasa Recta
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Kidney Hilum Location
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Multiple Choice Questions
- Urine is eliminated through the urethra.
- Urine is carried to the urinary bladder by the ureters.
- The urinary system does not include the rectum.
- The urinary system excretes wastes.
- Kidneys are important for blood pressure, volume, and pH regulation.
- Kidneys are retroperitoneal, covered by a fibrous capsule, and held in place by the renal fascia. They are not located within the pelvic cavity.
- The hilum is the prominent indentation on the medial surface of the kidney.
- The outermost layer of the kidney is the fibrous capsule.
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Test your knowledge of the urinary system with this quiz. Questions cover urine elimination, kidney functions, and the anatomy of the urinary tract. Assess your understanding of the vital role the urinary system plays in waste excretion and regulation.
