60 Questions
Which type of epithelium makes up the renal tubule?
Simple cuboidal epithelium
Which region of the renal tubule is responsible for increasing surface area with microvilli?
Proximal convoluted tubule (PCT)
Which part of the renal tubule determines the concentration of urine?
Nephron loop (Henle loop)
Which region of the renal tubule conducts filtrate out of the nephron and into the collecting duct?
Distal convoluted tubule (DCT)
What is the function of the juxtaglomerular apparatus in the renal tubule?
Secretes renin to increase blood pressure
Which cell type in the juxtaglomerular apparatus senses the concentration of solute materials in the fluid passing through the tubule?
Macula densa cells
Which cell type in the juxtaglomerular apparatus senses increased pressure in the arteriole?
Juxtaglomerular cells
Where do the collecting ducts release urine?
Renal papilla
Where are the glomerular capsules located within the kidney?
Cortex
Where are the nephron loops located within the kidney?
Medulla
Which part of the nephron forms a double-walled cup with an outer and inner wall?
Glomerular capsule
What is the purpose of the glomerular capillaries in the nephron?
To filter fluid at a high rate
What is the role of mesangial cells in the nephron?
To control blood flow
What is the composition of the glomerular capsular membrane?
Glomerular endothelium, basement membrane, and visceral layer of the glomerular capsule
What is the function of the filtration slits in the nephron?
To prevent large macromolecules from entering the filtrate
What is the name of the space between the two layers of epithelial cells in the glomerular capsule?
Capsular space
What is the structure that allows fluid from the blood to enter the glomerular capsule?
Glomerulus
What is the name of the capillary network in the nephron?
Glomerulus
What is the name of the arteriole that leads into the glomerular network?
Afferent arteriole
What is the name of the arteriole that leads out of the glomerular network?
Efferent arteriole
Which region of the renal tubule is responsible for conducting filtrate out of the nephron and into the collecting duct?
Distal convoluted tubule (DCT)
What is the name of the space between the two layers of epithelial cells in the glomerular capsule?
Capsular space
Which type of epithelium makes up the renal tubule?
Simple cuboidal epithelium
What is the name of the capillary network in the nephron?
Glomerular capillaries
What is the function of mesangial cells in the nephron?
Support and regulate blood flow in the glomerulus
Where are the glomerular capsules located within the kidney?
Cortex
What is the function of the filtration slits in the nephron?
Prevent large molecules from entering the glomerular capsule
Which part of the nephron forms a double-walled cup with an outer and inner wall?
Renal corpuscle
What is the name of the arteriole that leads into the glomerular network?
Afferent arteriole
Where do the collecting ducts release urine?
Calyces
Which structure in the nephron is formed by two layers of epithelial cells and has a space called the capsular space?
Glomerular capsule
What is the purpose of the glomerular capillaries in the nephron?
To filter fluid from the blood
Which cell type in the glomerular capsule has 'feet-like' projections called pedicels?
Podocytes
What is the composition of the walls of the glomerular capillaries in the nephron?
Thin single layer of endothelial cells with many pores
What is the function of mesangial cells in the glomerular capillaries?
To control blood flow
What is the name of the arteriole that leads out of the glomerular network?
Efferent arteriole
What is the function of the filtration slits in the glomerular capsule?
To prevent large macromolecules from entering the filtrate
What is the name of the space between the two layers of epithelial cells in the glomerular capsule?
Capsular space
Which part of the nephron forms a double-walled cup with an outer and inner wall?
Glomerular capsule
What is the name of the arteriole that leads into the glomerular network?
Afferent arteriole
Which region of the nephron is responsible for determining the concentration of urine?
Nephron loop
Which part of the nephron is in close proximity to the afferent arteriole?
Distal convoluted tubule
What is the function of the juxtaglomerular apparatus?
Secreting renin to increase blood pressure
Which cell type in the juxtaglomerular apparatus senses increased pressure in the arteriole?
Juxtaglomerular cells
Where do the collecting ducts release urine?
Renal papilla
What is the composition of the walls of the glomerular capillaries in the nephron?
Simple squamous epithelium
Which part of the nephron forms a double-walled cup with an outer and inner wall?
Proximal convoluted tubule
What is the name of the capillary network in the nephron?
Glomerulus
Which type of epithelium makes up the renal tubule?
Simple cuboidal epithelium
What is the function of the filtration slits in the glomerular capsule?
To prevent the passage of large molecules
Which of the following is the correct description of the glomerular capsule?
It is formed by two layers of epithelial cells with a space called the capsular space.
What is the function of the glomerular capillaries in the nephron?
To increase the surface area for filtration.
Which of the following cell types in the glomerular capsule has 'feet-like' projections called pedicels?
Podocytes
What is the composition of the walls of the glomerular capillaries in the nephron?
A thin single layer of endothelial cells with many pores or fenestrations.
Where are the glomerular capsules located within the kidney?
In the renal tubules
What is the function of the filtration slits in the glomerular capsule?
To prevent large macromolecules from entering the filtrate.
What is the function of mesangial cells in the glomerular capillaries?
To control blood flow through the filtration rate.
Which region of the renal tubule is responsible for conducting filtrate out of the nephron and into the collecting duct?
Distal convoluted tubule
Which part of the nephron forms a double-walled cup with an outer and inner wall?
Glomerular capsule
What is the name of the arteriole that leads into the glomerular network?
Afferent arteriole
Test your knowledge of the nephron's first part, the glomerular capsule and glomerulus, with this quiz. Learn about their structure and function in the filtration process of the kidneys.
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