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Which two types of tissue are primarily responsible for maintaining the kidneys' anatomical position?
Which two types of tissue are primarily responsible for maintaining the kidneys' anatomical position?
- Hyaline cartilage and muscularis externa
- Visceral peritoneum and dense regular connective tissue
- Transitional epithelium and parietal peritoneum
- Renal fascia and adipose capsule (correct)
What is the primary function of the renal capsule?
What is the primary function of the renal capsule?
- Protecting the kidney from trauma and infection (correct)
- Producing hormones that stimulate red blood cell production
- Regulating systemic blood pressure through renin secretion
- Filtering blood to remove waste products and toxins
Which of the following accurately differentiates the cortex from the medulla?
Which of the following accurately differentiates the cortex from the medulla?
- The cortex is responsible for hormone production, whereas the medulla handles waste filtration.
- The cortex is the outer layer of the kidney, while the medulla is the inner region containing the renal pyramids. (correct)
- The cortex is the inner region containing renal pyramids, while the medulla is the outer layer.
- The cortex contains the renal pelvis, while the medulla contains the renal artery and vein.
In what specific location within the kidney does initial urine formation take place?
In what specific location within the kidney does initial urine formation take place?
What is the correct order of urine passage after it leaves the minor calyces but before it enters the bladder?
What is the correct order of urine passage after it leaves the minor calyces but before it enters the bladder?
Which pair of blood vessels correctly describes blood flow in and out of the kidney?
Which pair of blood vessels correctly describes blood flow in and out of the kidney?
Which description accurately defines a nephron's function?
Which description accurately defines a nephron's function?
What are the two principal components of a nephron?
What are the two principal components of a nephron?
Which series of structures accurately represents the three major segments of the renal tubule?
Which series of structures accurately represents the three major segments of the renal tubule?
Approximately how many nephrons are contained within a single human kidney?
Approximately how many nephrons are contained within a single human kidney?
Blood enters and exits the glomerulus through which arterioles, respectively?
Blood enters and exits the glomerulus through which arterioles, respectively?
During the process of reabsorption in the renal tubule, approximately what percentage of the filtered water is returned to the bloodstream?
During the process of reabsorption in the renal tubule, approximately what percentage of the filtered water is returned to the bloodstream?
Which of the following accurately lists the three main processes involved in urine formation?
Which of the following accurately lists the three main processes involved in urine formation?
Which set of characteristics is commonly associated with normal urine?
Which set of characteristics is commonly associated with normal urine?
The presence of which of the following substances in urine would most likely suggest an underlying health issue?
The presence of which of the following substances in urine would most likely suggest an underlying health issue?
What does a urine specific gravity of 1.003 generally indicate?
What does a urine specific gravity of 1.003 generally indicate?
After urine exits the kidneys, through which sequence of structures does it pass before exiting the body?
After urine exits the kidneys, through which sequence of structures does it pass before exiting the body?
What is the key difference between the internal and external urethral sphincters?
What is the key difference between the internal and external urethral sphincters?
In what primary ways do the kidneys contribute to maintaining homeostasis in the body?
In what primary ways do the kidneys contribute to maintaining homeostasis in the body?
What condition is most likely indicated by the presence of protein in an individual's urine sample?
What condition is most likely indicated by the presence of protein in an individual's urine sample?
Flashcards
What is the renal capsule?
What is the renal capsule?
Tough, fibrous membrane around the kidney, protecting from trauma and infection.
What is the cortex?
What is the cortex?
Outer layer of the kidney.
What is the medulla?
What is the medulla?
Inner region of the kidney, containing renal pyramids.
What is a nephron?
What is a nephron?
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What is the renal corpuscle composed of?
What is the renal corpuscle composed of?
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What are the main segments of the renal tubule?
What are the main segments of the renal tubule?
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Which arteriole does blood enter the glomerulus through?
Which arteriole does blood enter the glomerulus through?
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Which arteriole does blood leave the glomerulus through?
Which arteriole does blood leave the glomerulus through?
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Name the 3 major processes in urine formation.
Name the 3 major processes in urine formation.
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Name 3 abnormal urine components.
Name 3 abnormal urine components.
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What does urine specific gravity of 1.003 indicate?
What does urine specific gravity of 1.003 indicate?
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Name 3 structures urine passes through after it leaves the kidneys
Name 3 structures urine passes through after it leaves the kidneys
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Internal urethral sphincter
Internal urethral sphincter
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External urethral sphincter
External urethral sphincter
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2 ways kidneys maintain homeostasis?
2 ways kidneys maintain homeostasis?
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Protein in urine indicates?
Protein in urine indicates?
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Urine flow from production to elimination?
Urine flow from production to elimination?
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Urine makeup?
Urine makeup?
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Nephrons extend across which two kidney layers?
Nephrons extend across which two kidney layers?
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How much water is reabsorbed by the kidneys?
How much water is reabsorbed by the kidneys?
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Study Notes
- The kidneys are held in place by the renal fascia and the adipose capsule.
- The renal capsule is a fibrous membrane that protects the kidneys from trauma and infections.
Kidney Layers
- Cortex: The outer layer.
- Medulla: The inner region containing renal pyramids.
Urine Production
- Urine is produced in the nephrons within the renal corpuscle, specifically in the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule.
- Post-production, urine flows through the minor calyces, major calyces, and renal pelvis before entering the ureter.
Blood Vessels
- The renal artery brings blood into the kidney.
- The renal vein carries blood away from the kidney.
Nephron Structure
- Nephrons filter blood and form urine, consisting of a renal corpuscle and a renal tubule.
- Renal corpuscle: Includes the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule.
- Renal tubule: Includes the proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule, and collecting duct.
Renal Tubule Segments
- Three segments: Proximal convoluted tubule (PCT), Loop of Henle, and Distal convoluted tubule (DCT).
- Approximately 1 million nephrons are in each kidney.
Blood Flow in Glomerulus
- Blood enters through the afferent arteriole and exits through the efferent arteriole.
Water Reabsorption
- 80% of water in the filtrate is reabsorbed into the blood within the renal tubule.
Urine Formation
- Three major processes: Filtration (glomerulus), Reabsorption, and secretion (both in the renal tubule).
Urine Characteristics
- Color ranges from pale yellow to amber.
- Odor is slightly aromatic, influenced by diet.
- Specific gravity is usually between 1.005 and 1.030.
Abnormalities in Urine
- Protein suggests kidney damage.
- Red blood cells suggest injury or disease.
- White blood cells suggest infection.
Specific Gravity
- A specific gravity of 1.003 indicates very dilute urine, due to excessive fluid intake or kidney dysfunction.
Urine Passage
- After leaving the kidneys, urine passes through the renal pelvis, ureter, and bladder.
Urethral Sphincters
- Internal urethral sphincter: Involuntary, located at the bladder-urethra junction.
- External urethral sphincter: Voluntary, below the internal sphincter.
Kidney Homeostasis
- Regulates water and electrolyte balance through reabsorption of water, sodium, potassium, and other electrolytes.
- Regulates blood pH by excreting hydrogen ions and reabsorbing bicarbonate.
Protein in Urine
- Indicates kidney disease or damage to the glomerulus.
Urine Flow
- Correct flow: Kidney (nephron), minor calyces, major calyces, renal pelvis, ureter, bladder, urethra, out of the body.
Urine Composition
- 95% water.
- Urea (waste product of protein metabolism).
- Electrolytes (sodium, potassium).
- Creatinine (from muscle metabolism).
- Uric acid (from nucleic acid metabolism).
- Other waste products.
Nephron Location
- Nephrons extend across the renal cortex and into the renal medulla.
- Approximately 99% of the water filtered by the kidneys is reabsorbed into the blood.
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