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What is the primary function of reabsorption in the nephron?
What is the primary function of reabsorption in the nephron?
- To filter blood from the renal artery
- To store urine before excretion
- To actively transport beneficial substances back into the bloodstream (correct)
- To transfer metabolic waste products into the tubules
What is the normal capacity of the bladder for urine storage?
What is the normal capacity of the bladder for urine storage?
- 1 L
- 100 mL
- 220 mL (correct)
- 500 mL
Where does the ureter transport urine to?
Where does the ureter transport urine to?
- From the bladder to the kidneys
- From the kidneys to the bladder (correct)
- From the rectum to the bladder
- From the aorta to the vena cava
What anatomical feature is specifically located at the lower angle of the trigone area in the bladder?
What anatomical feature is specifically located at the lower angle of the trigone area in the bladder?
Which part of the urethra is the longest in males?
Which part of the urethra is the longest in males?
What structure arises from the aorta abdominalis?
What structure arises from the aorta abdominalis?
Where is the bladder located in relation to the uterus in females?
Where is the bladder located in relation to the uterus in females?
Which part of the bladder is the narrowest?
Which part of the bladder is the narrowest?
What is the primary function of the urinary system?
What is the primary function of the urinary system?
Which two organs form part of the urinary system?
Which two organs form part of the urinary system?
Where are the kidneys located in relation to the vertebral column?
Where are the kidneys located in relation to the vertebral column?
What anatomical structure is described as a fissure on the medial surface of the kidney?
What anatomical structure is described as a fissure on the medial surface of the kidney?
What is the approximate number of nephrons in each kidney?
What is the approximate number of nephrons in each kidney?
In which stage of urine formation does filtration occur?
In which stage of urine formation does filtration occur?
What structures are located within the sinus renalis of the kidney?
What structures are located within the sinus renalis of the kidney?
What primary role does erythropoietin play in the body?
What primary role does erythropoietin play in the body?
Flashcards
Blood Filtration
Blood Filtration
The process of removing waste products, excess water, and electrolytes from the blood to form urine.
Nephrons
Nephrons
The functional units of the kidneys responsible for producing urine.
Filtration
Filtration
The first step in urine formation where fluid from the blood passes into the glomerular capsule.
Medulla
Medulla
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Cortex
Cortex
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Calyces
Calyces
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Renal Pelvis
Renal Pelvis
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Ureters
Ureters
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Reabsorption
Reabsorption
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Excretion
Excretion
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Renal Artery
Renal Artery
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Bladder
Bladder
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Cervix Vesicae
Cervix Vesicae
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Pars Prostatica
Pars Prostatica
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Study Notes
Urinary System Overview
- The urinary system's primary function is to cleanse the blood of metabolic wastes and eliminate them in urine.
- It consists of two kidneys, two ureters, the urinary bladder, and the urethra.
Kidneys
- Located in the upper part of the posterior abdominal wall, on either side of the vertebral column.
- Right kidney is at the level of T12 to L3, while the left kidney is at the level of T11 to L2.
- The left kidney is slightly higher than the right one.
- Kidneys filter blood and remove waste products.
- The process involves filtration, reabsorption, and excretion.
Bladder
- Functions as a reservoir for urine.
- Located posterior to the symphysis pubis in females, and anterior to the uterus and/or rectum in males.
- Normal capacity is around 220 mL, but can hold up to 500 mL.
- Located in the pelvic cavity.
Ureters
- Channels, approximately 25-30 cm long, transporting urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
- Pass through the linea terminalis to enter the pelvis minor.
- Travel along the lateral wall of the pelvis to reach the bladder.
Urethra
- Males: 15-20 cm long
- Females: 3-5 cm long
- Two sphincter muscles: internal and external urethral sphincters.
- In males, the urethra passes through the prostate gland, before passing through the membranous urethra and spongy urethra. In females, it is shorter and runs in front of the vagina.
Histology of the Kidney
- The functional units are called nephrons.
- Each kidney contains over one million nephrons.
- Nephrons filter blood and create urine through the processes of filtration, reabsorption, and secretion/excretion.
- The nephrons have a renal corpuscle that consists of a glomerulus and Bowman's capsule, and tubular components (proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule).
- There are collecting ducts that combine to form the renal pelvis.
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This quiz explores the anatomy and functions of the urinary system, focusing on the kidneys, bladder, and ureters. Understand the primary roles of these components in filtering blood and regulating waste. Test your knowledge on their locations, capacities, and physiological processes.
