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What is the primary function of the urinary system?
What is the primary function of the urinary system?
Which part of the nephron is responsible for the filtration of blood?
Which part of the nephron is responsible for the filtration of blood?
How do the kidneys contribute to homeostasis of water balance?
How do the kidneys contribute to homeostasis of water balance?
Which of the following describes blood flow through the nephron in the correct order?
Which of the following describes blood flow through the nephron in the correct order?
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What structure primarily accomplishes the reabsorption of electrolytes in the nephron?
What structure primarily accomplishes the reabsorption of electrolytes in the nephron?
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What is one main function of renal function?
What is one main function of renal function?
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Which process involves water and small molecules passing through the glomerulus?
Which process involves water and small molecules passing through the glomerulus?
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What happens if all carrier sites for reabsorption are full?
What happens if all carrier sites for reabsorption are full?
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What role does angiotensin II play in the body?
What role does angiotensin II play in the body?
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Which hormone increases the permeability of the convoluted tubules to enhance water reabsorption?
Which hormone increases the permeability of the convoluted tubules to enhance water reabsorption?
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What substances are actively secreted into the convoluted tubules during tubular secretion?
What substances are actively secreted into the convoluted tubules during tubular secretion?
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What is the main site for selective reabsorption in the kidneys?
What is the main site for selective reabsorption in the kidneys?
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Which of the following substances is NOT primarily lost through urine?
Which of the following substances is NOT primarily lost through urine?
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Which substances are primarily retained in the capillaries during the filtration process?
Which substances are primarily retained in the capillaries during the filtration process?
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Which two hormones work together to regulate the reabsorption of calcium and phosphate?
Which two hormones work together to regulate the reabsorption of calcium and phosphate?
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Which hormone is responsible for the reabsorption of calcium in the kidneys?
Which hormone is responsible for the reabsorption of calcium in the kidneys?
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What is an essential aspect of renal function regarding fluid volume?
What is an essential aspect of renal function regarding fluid volume?
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What is the primary method by which the body loses water through metabolism?
What is the primary method by which the body loses water through metabolism?
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Which function is NOT associated with aldosterone?
Which function is NOT associated with aldosterone?
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What happens to excess sodium in the body?
What happens to excess sodium in the body?
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Which of the following is NOT a mechanism through which the body gains water?
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism through which the body gains water?
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What is the primary role of tubular secretion in the nephron?
What is the primary role of tubular secretion in the nephron?
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Which process primarily occurs in the convoluted tubules of the nephron?
Which process primarily occurs in the convoluted tubules of the nephron?
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What is one method through which the body loses water?
What is one method through which the body loses water?
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Which hormone is responsible for regulating sodium excretion in the kidneys?
Which hormone is responsible for regulating sodium excretion in the kidneys?
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How do the kidneys contribute to calcium balance in the body?
How do the kidneys contribute to calcium balance in the body?
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Where do the majority of water losses occur in the body?
Where do the majority of water losses occur in the body?
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What effect does antidiuretic hormone (ADH) have on the kidneys?
What effect does antidiuretic hormone (ADH) have on the kidneys?
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What is the primary role of the nephron in the kidney?
What is the primary role of the nephron in the kidney?
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Which statement about water balance in the urinary system is true?
Which statement about water balance in the urinary system is true?
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Which structure is primarily involved in the filtration process within the nephron?
Which structure is primarily involved in the filtration process within the nephron?
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What is the result if the nephron's reabsorption capacity is exceeded?
What is the result if the nephron's reabsorption capacity is exceeded?
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Which factor does NOT influence the regulation of electrolyte balance in the kidneys?
Which factor does NOT influence the regulation of electrolyte balance in the kidneys?
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What occurs during the process of selective reabsorption in the kidneys?
What occurs during the process of selective reabsorption in the kidneys?
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What is the renal threshold?
What is the renal threshold?
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Which hormones regulate the reabsorption of calcium and phosphate in the kidneys?
Which hormones regulate the reabsorption of calcium and phosphate in the kidneys?
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During which kidney function do larger molecules, such as blood cells and plasma proteins, remain in the capillaries?
During which kidney function do larger molecules, such as blood cells and plasma proteins, remain in the capillaries?
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What role does aldosterone play in the kidneys?
What role does aldosterone play in the kidneys?
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What is the primary site where filtration occurs in the kidneys?
What is the primary site where filtration occurs in the kidneys?
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How does antidiuretic hormone affect water reabsorption in the kidneys?
How does antidiuretic hormone affect water reabsorption in the kidneys?
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What is the primary function of the renal system in relation to waste?
What is the primary function of the renal system in relation to waste?
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Study Notes
Kidneys & Urinary System
- Learning Outcomes (GDC): Describe relevant dental, oral, craniofacial, and general anatomy, and explain their applications to patient management. Also, describe relevant physiology and explain its application to patient management.
Intended Learning Outcomes
- Session Goal: Students will be able to label diagrams of the urinary system's macroscopic and microscopic anatomy and kidney structure.
- Function Description: Students will explain the function of the urinary system and kidney.
- Blood Flow: Students will be able to explain blood flow through the nephron.
- Filtration Process: Students will explain how the nephron filters the blood.
- Homeostasis: Students will describe homeostasis of water balance and electrolytes.
Pre-Lecture Knowledge Check
- Urinary System Function: What is the function of the urinary system?
Kidney Anatomy & Function Questions
- Kidney Structure Identification: Identify the different structures of a kidney.
- Kidney Function: State the function of the kidney.
- Purpose of Structures: Outline the purpose/role of the various kidney structures.
How Did You Do? Assessment
- Knowledge Rating: Rate your understanding of the material on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 = Least, 5 = Greatest).
- Reassessment: Review the material again to refresh your knowledge.
Anatomy & Physiology
- Anatomy: The study of body structure (visual example of a torso with internal organs labeled).
- Physiology: The study of how the body functions (visual example of a person running with skeletal system and organs highlighted).
Videos for Further Study
- Video Playlist Link: Link to a YouTube playlist on the urinary system.
The Urinary System Diagram
- Diagram Labeling: Label the diagram of the urinary system.
- Arrow Direction Explanation: Explain the direction of the arrows on the diagram.
Kidney Transverse Section
- Diagram Labeling: Label the kidney-transverse section diagram.
- Flow in Arrows: Identify what is flowing in the direction of the arrows in the diagram.
Kidney Nephron
- Diagram Labeling: Label the diagram of a kidney nephron.
- Blood Flow Explanation: Describe the blood flow through the nephron with the aid of arrows on the diagram.
Urinary System Video
- Video Link: Link to a YouTube video on the urinary system.
Renal Function
- Purpose: Maintain normal body fluid volume and composition. Essential for excretion of waste products and drugs.
Kidney Functions
- Excretory: Removal of waste.
- Regulatory: Controlling critical functions.
- Endocrine: Secretion of hormones important to other body systems.
- Metabolic: The chemical processes that maintain life.
Urine Formation
- Three Processes: Filtration, selective reabsorption, and tubular secretion are the three key processes involved in urine formation. Explains with visual representations.
Video of Filtration
- Video Link: Link to a YouTube video on filtration.
Glomerular Capsule
- Filtration Site: The glomerular capsule is the site where filtration takes place. Shows diagram of glomerular capsule with labels for parts, and where filtration takes places.
Filtration Process
- Water and Small Molecule Movement: Water and small molecules pass through the semipermeable walls of the glomerulus and glomerular capsule.
- Larger Molecule Retention: Larger molecules (blood cells, plasma proteins) remain in the capillaries.
Selective Reabsorption
- Process Location: Occurs in tubules.
- Body Constituents: Needed body constituents are reabsorbed back into the blood capillary.
- Active Transport: Uses carrier proteins and energy.
- Concentration Gradients: Moves against concentration gradients.
- Renal Threshold: The renal threshold is the point at which substances that exceed their transport capacity appear in the urine. (e.g., glucose).
Reabsorption Hormone Regulation
- Hormones Involved: Parathormone and calcitonin regulate calcium and phosphate reabsorption. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) increases water reabsorption by increasing tubular permeability. Aldosterone regulates sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion.
Tubular Secretion
- Active Process: Active process.
- Energy Requirement: Energy is required.
- Function Get rid of waste substances or excess substances from the blood (e.g., hydrogen ions, medication).
Glomerular Filtration Output
- Process Description: Describes what happens to the glomerular filtrate.
- Urine Composition: Lists the components of urine.
Kidney Water Balance
- Maintenance: Details of how kidneys maintain water balance.
- Water Gain/Loss Mechanisms: Body gains water through consumption and loses it from urine, faeces, sweat, and exhaled air.
Water Regulation & Hormones
- Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) Function: Describes ADH's role in regulating water balance. (Video link provided).
Electrolyte Balance - Sodium & Potassium
- Ingestion: Ingested in food.
- Excretion: Excess is excreted in urine.
- Hormone Regulation: Aldosterone regulates sodium excretion.
Electrolyte Balance - Calcium
- Control: Parathyroid and calcitonin hormones coordinate calcium balance.
- Kidney Action (PTH): Parathyroid hormone (PTH) acts on kidney tubules to reabsorb calcium.
- Kidney Action (Calcitonin): Calcitonin acts on kidney tubules to absorb less calcium.
Self-Assessment
- Review Using Textbook: Review Ross & Wilson to explain nephron filters blood.
- Homeostasis: Describe how homeostasis of water balance & electrolytes.
- Reassessment: Go back to slides 4, 5 for knowledge check.
References
- Ross & Wilson Anatomy and Physiology: 14th edition by Elsevier.
- Physiology at a Glance: 4th edition by Wiley-Blackwell.
Additional Videos
- Blood Filtration: Link to a detailed YouTube video on blood filtration in the capsule.
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