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What is the function of erythropoietin (EPO)?
The renal cortex is the inner region of the kidney.
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What is creatinine?
Nitrogenous waste excreted in urine
The _____ is a tube leading from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body.
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Match each structure to its function or description.
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What is the primary role of the kidneys?
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Potassium (K+) is an electrolyte regulated by the kidneys.
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What is reabsorption in the context of kidney function?
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Which of the following substances is a major nitrogenous waste excreted in urine?
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What is an arteriole?
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What is calciferol?
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What is the function of a catheter?
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What does the renal cortex refer to?
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What is creatinine?
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What are electrolytes?
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What is the primary function of erythropoietin (EPO)?
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Define filtration in the context of the kidneys.
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What is the glomerulus?
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What is the role of the hilum in the kidneys?
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What is a nephron?
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What substance is considered a nitrogenous waste?
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What is the function of the renal artery?
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What does the renal pelvis do?
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What is the renal vein's function?
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What is renin?
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What is the function of sodium (Na+)?
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What is the trigone?
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What is urea?
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What is the ureter?
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What is the purpose of the urethra?
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What is uric acid?
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What is the urinary bladder?
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Study Notes
Anatomy and Functions of the Kidney
- Kidneys are bean-shaped organs located on either side of the spine in the lumbar region, responsible for filtering nitrogenous wastes from the bloodstream to produce urine.
- The renal cortex is the outer region, while the renal medulla is the inner region of the kidney, with functions related to filtration and urine formation.
Key Structures and Terms
- Arteriole: Small artery that regulates blood flow to the kidneys.
- Calyx (Calyces): Cup-like structures in the renal pelvis used for collecting urine.
- Catheter: Tube used for injecting or removing fluids from the body.
- Glomerulus: A tiny ball of capillaries in the kidney essential for filtering blood.
- Glomerular Capsule (Bowman's Capsule): Structure surrounding the glomerulus, collecting filtered materials from blood.
- Renal Pelvis: Central area of the kidney where urine collects before moving to the ureter.
Waste and Electrolyte Management
- Creatinine: Nitrogenous waste found in urine; creatinine clearance measures kidney efficiency in filtering this substance from the blood.
- Urea: Major nitrogenous waste product excreted in urine.
- Uric Acid: Another form of nitrogenous waste excreted in urine.
- Electrolytes: Charged chemical elements vital for muscle and nerve function, including potassium (K+) and sodium (Na+), which are regulated by the kidneys.
Hormonal Regulation
- Erythropoietin (EPO): Hormone produced by the kidneys that stimulates red blood cell production in the bone marrow.
- Renin: Hormone secreted by the kidneys that raises blood pressure by causing blood vessel constriction.
Urinary System Components
- Nephron: The functional unit of the kidney, where filtration, reabsorption, and secretion occur.
- Renal Artery: Vessel that carries oxygenated blood to the kidneys.
- Renal Vein: Vessel that carries deoxygenated blood away from the kidneys toward the heart.
- Ureters: Tubes that transport urine from each kidney to the urinary bladder.
- Urethra: Tube leading from the urinary bladder to the exterior of the body for urine expulsion.
- Urinary Bladder: Muscular sac that stores urine temporarily before elimination.
- Trigone: Triangular region in the urinary bladder marked by openings for the ureters and urethra.
Urination Process
- Urination (Void): The act of expelling urine from the bladder, also known as micturition.
- Reabsorption: Process by which renal tubules return necessary materials back to the bloodstream after preliminary filtration.
Anatomy and Functions of the Kidney
- Kidneys are bean-shaped organs located on either side of the spine in the lumbar region, responsible for filtering nitrogenous wastes from the bloodstream to produce urine.
- The renal cortex is the outer region, while the renal medulla is the inner region of the kidney, with functions related to filtration and urine formation.
Key Structures and Terms
- Arteriole: Small artery that regulates blood flow to the kidneys.
- Calyx (Calyces): Cup-like structures in the renal pelvis used for collecting urine.
- Catheter: Tube used for injecting or removing fluids from the body.
- Glomerulus: A tiny ball of capillaries in the kidney essential for filtering blood.
- Glomerular Capsule (Bowman's Capsule): Structure surrounding the glomerulus, collecting filtered materials from blood.
- Renal Pelvis: Central area of the kidney where urine collects before moving to the ureter.
Waste and Electrolyte Management
- Creatinine: Nitrogenous waste found in urine; creatinine clearance measures kidney efficiency in filtering this substance from the blood.
- Urea: Major nitrogenous waste product excreted in urine.
- Uric Acid: Another form of nitrogenous waste excreted in urine.
- Electrolytes: Charged chemical elements vital for muscle and nerve function, including potassium (K+) and sodium (Na+), which are regulated by the kidneys.
Hormonal Regulation
- Erythropoietin (EPO): Hormone produced by the kidneys that stimulates red blood cell production in the bone marrow.
- Renin: Hormone secreted by the kidneys that raises blood pressure by causing blood vessel constriction.
Urinary System Components
- Nephron: The functional unit of the kidney, where filtration, reabsorption, and secretion occur.
- Renal Artery: Vessel that carries oxygenated blood to the kidneys.
- Renal Vein: Vessel that carries deoxygenated blood away from the kidneys toward the heart.
- Ureters: Tubes that transport urine from each kidney to the urinary bladder.
- Urethra: Tube leading from the urinary bladder to the exterior of the body for urine expulsion.
- Urinary Bladder: Muscular sac that stores urine temporarily before elimination.
- Trigone: Triangular region in the urinary bladder marked by openings for the ureters and urethra.
Urination Process
- Urination (Void): The act of expelling urine from the bladder, also known as micturition.
- Reabsorption: Process by which renal tubules return necessary materials back to the bloodstream after preliminary filtration.
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Test your knowledge of key medical terms related to the kidneys and renal function. This quiz covers important definitions such as arterioles, calciferol, and creatinine. Perfect for students and professionals in the medical field seeking to refresh their understanding.
