Kidney Function and Structure

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What is the approximate diameter of the ureter?

5 to 6 mm

3 to 4 mm (correct)

1 to 2 mm

7 to 8 mm

Where does the distal part of the ureter enter?

Renal pelvis

Urinary bladder (correct)

Kidney

Urethra

What is the function of the muscular contractions in the ureter?

To pump urine into the bladder

To constrict the ureter

To establish peristalsis-like waves (correct)

To regulate urine flow

What type of epithelium lines the luminal surface of the ureter?

Transitional epithelium Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the valve-like flap of mucosa?

To prevent regurgitation of urine Signup and view all the answers

What is the orientation of the smooth muscle fibers in the lower one-third of the ureter?

Outer longitudinal, middle circular, inner longitudinal Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate length of the ureter?

25 to 35 cm Signup and view all the answers

What is the layer of dense irregular fibroelastic connective tissue in the ureter?

Lamina propria Signup and view all the answers

What is the layer that surrounds the ureter and contains adipose tissue, vessels, and nerves?

Adventitia Signup and view all the answers

How many layers of smooth muscle cells are present in the proximal two-thirds of the ureter?

Two Signup and view all the answers

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What is the approximate diameter of the ureter?

Where does the distal part of the ureter enter?

What is the function of the muscular contractions in the ureter?

What type of epithelium lines the luminal surface of the ureter?

What is the function of the valve-like flap of mucosa?

What is the orientation of the smooth muscle fibers in the lower one-third of the ureter?

What is the approximate length of the ureter?

What is the layer of dense irregular fibroelastic connective tissue in the ureter?

What is the layer that surrounds the ureter and contains adipose tissue, vessels, and nerves?

How many layers of smooth muscle cells are present in the proximal two-thirds of the ureter?

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