Nephron Structure and Types

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What is the term for the combination of a renal pyramid and cortex?

Nephron

Renal pyramid

Renal capsule

Renal lobe (correct)

What is the correct order of blood flow through the kidneys?

Renal arteries → Interlobular arteries → Arcuate arteries → Segmental arteries → Interlobar arteries → Afferent arterioles → Glomerular capillaries

Renal arteries → Segmental arteries → Interlobar arteries → Arcuate arteries → Interlobular arteries → Afferent arterioles → Glomerular capillaries (correct)

Renal arteries → Afferent arterioles → Glomerular capillaries → Segmental arteries → Interlobar arteries → Arcuate arteries → Interlobular arteries

Renal arteries → Interlobar arteries → Arcuate arteries → Interlobular arteries → Segmental arteries → Afferent arterioles → Glomerular capillaries

What is the name of the vessel that leaves the kidney after filtration occurs in the nephrons?

Glomerular capillaries

Efferent arteriole

Renal vein (correct)

Renal artery

What is the term for the structure that collects urine from the minor calyces?

Renal pelvis Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the vessel that connects the kidney to the inferior vena cava?

Renal vein Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the vessel that branches from the aorta to supply the kidney?

Renal artery Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of tubular reabsorption?

To reabsorb essential components back into the blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the renal corpuscle?

To filter the blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the loop of Henle?

Renal medulla Signup and view all the answers

What is the functional unit of the kidney?

Nephron Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the component of the blood that is taken out of the blood to be eliminated into the urine?

Tubular secretion Signup and view all the answers

What is the outer envelope surrounding the glomerulus?

Bowman's capsule Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of nephrons are cortical?

85 Signup and view all the answers

Where is the glomerular capsule located in juxtamedullary nephrons?

Near the border of the cortex and the medulla Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct path of the filtrate in the collecting duct?

Renal papilla → minor calyx → major calyx Signup and view all the answers

What type of epithelium is found in the ureter?

Transitional epithelium Signup and view all the answers

Why do pregnant women have a difficult time holding their urine?

Due to the compression of the bladder by the uterus Signup and view all the answers

Why do older males have problems with urination?

Due to the enlargement of the prostate Signup and view all the answers