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The pronephros disappear completely by the ______ week.
The pronephros disappear completely by the ______ week.
4th
Mesonephros develop ______ capsule & glomerulus.
Mesonephros develop ______ capsule & glomerulus.
Bowman's
Metanephros forms the ______ pelvis from the ureteral bud.
Metanephros forms the ______ pelvis from the ureteral bud.
renal
Numerous outgrowths from the renal pelvis form primitive ______ ducts.
Numerous outgrowths from the renal pelvis form primitive ______ ducts.
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Mesodermal cells become arranged close to the blind end of the ______ ducts.
Mesodermal cells become arranged close to the blind end of the ______ ducts.
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Granular cells in the Juxtaglomerular Apparatus contain ______ (granules)
Granular cells in the Juxtaglomerular Apparatus contain ______ (granules)
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The descending limb of the Loop of Henle is permeable to only ______
The descending limb of the Loop of Henle is permeable to only ______
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The ascending limb of the Loop of Henle transports ______ out of the tubular fluid
The ascending limb of the Loop of Henle transports ______ out of the tubular fluid
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The Distal Convoluted Tubule reabsorbs ______ (aldosterone)
The Distal Convoluted Tubule reabsorbs ______ (aldosterone)
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The Collecting Duct is responsible for water reabsorption via ______
The Collecting Duct is responsible for water reabsorption via ______
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The metanephros arises opposite the __ somite (L4) and ascent to the level of T12-L1 by birth.
The metanephros arises opposite the __ somite (L4) and ascent to the level of T12-L1 by birth.
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The pyramids constitute the __ of the kidney.
The pyramids constitute the __ of the kidney.
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The glomeruli are fully __.
The glomeruli are fully __.
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The __ forms a uriniferous tubule draining into the duct nearest to its point of origin.
The __ forms a uriniferous tubule draining into the duct nearest to its point of origin.
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The __ is further subdivided into an outer stripe and an inner stripe.
The __ is further subdivided into an outer stripe and an inner stripe.
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The functional unit of the kidney is the ______
The functional unit of the kidney is the ______
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The renal corpuscle consists of capillaries (glomerulus) covered by epithelial cells called ______
The renal corpuscle consists of capillaries (glomerulus) covered by epithelial cells called ______
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The afferent arteriole brings blood into the glomerulus, while the efferent arteriole drains blood from it, maintaining blood flow for ______
The afferent arteriole brings blood into the glomerulus, while the efferent arteriole drains blood from it, maintaining blood flow for ______
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The empty space in Bowman's capsule is called the urinary space or ______ space
The empty space in Bowman's capsule is called the urinary space or ______ space
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The proximal tubule drains Bowman's capsule and consists of the proximal convoluted tubule and proximal straight tubule, primarily responsible for ______
The proximal tubule drains Bowman's capsule and consists of the proximal convoluted tubule and proximal straight tubule, primarily responsible for ______
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The urethra passage for urine includes the internal pudendal, vaginal, and ______ vessels.
The urethra passage for urine includes the internal pudendal, vaginal, and ______ vessels.
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The three parts of the male urethra are prostatic, membranous, and penile/ ______.
The three parts of the male urethra are prostatic, membranous, and penile/ ______.
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The artery that supplies the prostatic part of the male urethra is the ______ artery.
The artery that supplies the prostatic part of the male urethra is the ______ artery.
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The interlobular arteries give off the afferent arterioles in the cortex, bringing blood to the ______ capillaries.
The interlobular arteries give off the afferent arterioles in the cortex, bringing blood to the ______ capillaries.
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The parietal layer of a glomerular capsule consists of a simple squamous epithelium supported by a ______.
The parietal layer of a glomerular capsule consists of a simple squamous epithelium supported by a ______.
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At the border between the inner and outer medulla, specialized cells known as the macula densa mark the end of the thick ascending limb and the beginning of the ______.
At the border between the inner and outer medulla, specialized cells known as the macula densa mark the end of the thick ascending limb and the beginning of the ______.
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The macula densa in the nephron serves as salt sensors and assesses kidney function including renal blood flow, glomerular filtration, and endocrine functions like ______ release.
The macula densa in the nephron serves as salt sensors and assesses kidney function including renal blood flow, glomerular filtration, and endocrine functions like ______ release.
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The tubular fluid in the nephron, now called urine, is not altered after it enters a ______.
The tubular fluid in the nephron, now called urine, is not altered after it enters a ______.
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In the nephron, the last portion of the medullary collecting duct is composed entirely of cells from the ______.
In the nephron, the last portion of the medullary collecting duct is composed entirely of cells from the ______.
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In the distal convoluted tubule of the nephron, two cell types are present: principal cells, which respond to aldosterone by increasing sodium reabsorption and potassium secretion, and intercalated cells, which play a role in maintaining ______ balance.
In the distal convoluted tubule of the nephron, two cell types are present: principal cells, which respond to aldosterone by increasing sodium reabsorption and potassium secretion, and intercalated cells, which play a role in maintaining ______ balance.
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The nephric system is covered in Smith & Tanagho's General Urology, 19e published by McGraw Hill in __________
The nephric system is covered in Smith & Tanagho's General Urology, 19e published by McGraw Hill in __________
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Vander’s Renal Physiology, 9e, edited by Eaton DC and Pooler JP was published by McGraw Hill in __________
Vander’s Renal Physiology, 9e, edited by Eaton DC and Pooler JP was published by McGraw Hill in __________
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The Big Picture: Gross Anatomy, Medical Course & Step 1 Review, 2nd Edition was edited by Morton DA, Foreman K, and Albertine KH and published by McGraw Hill in __________
The Big Picture: Gross Anatomy, Medical Course & Step 1 Review, 2nd Edition was edited by Morton DA, Foreman K, and Albertine KH and published by McGraw Hill in __________
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StatPearls Publishing released information on the Anatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis Ureter in __________
StatPearls Publishing released information on the Anatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis Ureter in __________
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Junqueira's Basic Histology Text and Atlas, 16e was edited by Mescher AL and published by McGraw Hill in __________
Junqueira's Basic Histology Text and Atlas, 16e was edited by Mescher AL and published by McGraw Hill in __________
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The descending limb of the Loop of Henle is permeable to ______
The descending limb of the Loop of Henle is permeable to ______
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The pronephros disappear completely by the ______ week
The pronephros disappear completely by the ______ week
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The Collecting Duct is responsible for water reabsorption via ______
The Collecting Duct is responsible for water reabsorption via ______
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Granular cells in the Juxtaglomerular Apparatus contain ______ (granules)
Granular cells in the Juxtaglomerular Apparatus contain ______ (granules)
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The ascending limb of the Loop of Henle transports ______ out of the tubular fluid
The ascending limb of the Loop of Henle transports ______ out of the tubular fluid
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