The Urinary System Overview
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What is the primary function of the urethra?

  • Regulate blood pressure
  • Transport oxygen to the bloodstream
  • Aid in digestion
  • Drain urine from the bladder and convey it out of the body (correct)

    • The internal urethral sphincter is a voluntary muscle.

    False

    What are the three named regions of the male urethra?

    Prostatic urethra, membranous urethra, spongy urethra

    What is one of the primary functions of the kidneys?

    <p>Filtering 200 liters of blood daily</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The left kidney is located lower than the right kidney due to the presence of the liver.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The female urethra is tightly bound to the anterior _______ wall.

    <p>vaginal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What organ is responsible for temporarily storing urine?

    <p>Urinary bladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following parts of the urethra with their descriptions:

    <p>Prostatic urethra = Runs within the prostate gland Membranous urethra = Runs through the urogenital diaphragm Spongy urethra = Passes through the penis and opens via the external urethral orifice External urethral sphincter = Voluntary sphincter surrounding the urethra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The kidneys are located in a ______ position in the superior lumbar region.

    <p>retroperitoneal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components related to kidney structure with their functions:

    <p>Renal capsule = Prevents kidney infection Adipose capsule = Cushions the kidney Renal fascia = Anchors the kidney Renal hilus = Allows entry to the renal sinus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of tissue provides a fibrous capsule around the kidney?

    <p>Renal capsule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The medulla of the kidney consists of granular tissue.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure transports urine from the kidneys to the bladder?

    <p>Ureters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT)?

    <p>Reabsorbs water and solutes while secreting substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The distal convoluted tubule (DCT) contains microvilli.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are filtration slits?

    <p>Openings between foot processes that allow filtrate to pass into the capsular space.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of peritubular capillary beds?

    <p>Absorption of nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The two types of nephrons are cortical nephrons and ______ nephrons.

    <p>juxtamedullary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the parts of the renal tubule with their characteristics:

    <p>Proximal Convoluted Tubule = Cuboidal cells with microvilli, involved in reabsorption Loop of Henle = Hairpin-shaped, has thin and thick segments Distal Convoluted Tubule = Cuboidal cells without microvilli, mainly secretion Connecting Tubules = Connect DCT to collecting ducts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Vasa recta are associated with superficial nephrons.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs in the glomerulus?

    <p>Filtration of blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three major processes involved in urine formation?

    <p>Glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption, secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ________ is a triangular area outlined by the openings for the ureters and the urethra.

    <p>trigone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cortical nephrons make up the majority of nephrons in the kidneys.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the components of the urinary system with their characteristics:

    <p>Ureters = Convey urine from the kidneys to the bladder Urinary Bladder = Temporarily stores urine Trigone = Area outlined by openings for ureters and urethra Filtration membrane = Acts as a barrier for blood filtration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mechanism causes high blood pressure in the glomerulus?

    <p>Afferent arterioles have larger diameters than efferent arterioles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer is NOT found in the wall of the ureters?

    <p>Elastic cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Each glomerulus is fed by an ______ arteriole.

    <p>afferent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which segment of the Loop of Henle has simple squamous cells?

    <p>Thin segment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The bladder wall is composed of four distinct layers.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure actively propels urine to the bladder?

    <p>Ureters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The smooth, collapsible, muscular sac that temporarily stores urine is called the ________.

    <p>urinary bladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of capillaries arise from efferent arterioles?

    <p>Peritubular beds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the renal pelvis?

    <p>Collecting urine draining from calyces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The glomerulus is a type of renal tubule.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the major calyces?

    <p>To collect urine draining from the papillae and empty it into the renal pelvis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _____ is the union of the glomerulus and the Bowman’s capsule.

    <p>renal corpuscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the glomerular capsule consists of modified, branching epithelial podocytes?

    <p>Visceral layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Approximately one-fourth of the cardiac output flows through the kidneys each minute.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the fenestrated endothelium in the glomerulus?

    <p>To allow solute-rich, virtually protein-free filtrate to pass from the blood into the glomerular capsule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The renal columns are __________ extensions of cortical tissue.

    <p>inward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components of the nephron with their functions:

    <p>Glomerulus = Filters blood to form urine Bowman's capsule = Surrounds the glomerulus Renal tubule = Processes filtrate into urine Podocytes = Structural support in the filtration process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of support does the renal plexus provide to the kidneys?

    <p>Nerve supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the kidneys?

    <p>To filter blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The left kidney is positioned higher than the right kidney.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the renal capsule?

    <p>It prevents kidney infection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The kidneys are located in a __________ position in the body.

    <p>retroperitoneal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following urinary system organs with their functions:

    <p>Urinary bladder = Stores urine temporarily Ureters = Transport urine from kidneys Urethra = Carries urine out of the body Kidneys = Filter blood and produce urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tissue layer surrounds and attaches the kidneys?

    <p>Renal fascia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The renal hilus is a convex surface on the medial aspect of the kidney.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the pyramids in the medulla of the kidney composed of?

    <p>Parallel bundles of collecting tubules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What separates the renal pyramids in the kidney?

    <p>Renal columns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The renal pelvis is a funnel-shaped structure located medial to the hilus within the renal sinus.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the structural and functional units of the kidney that form urine?

    <p>Nephrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _________ is the combination of the glomerulus and Bowman’s capsule.

    <p>renal corpuscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following kidney structures with their descriptions:

    <p>Glomerulus = Tuft of capillaries Bowman's capsule = Cup-shaped structure surrounding the glomerulus Major calyces = Branches of the renal pelvis Renal pelvis = Funnel-shaped tube draining urine from calyces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of blood vessels provide supply to the kidneys?

    <p>Renal arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The glomerular endothelium allows protein-rich filtrate to pass from the blood into the glomerular capsule.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What vessel type arises from the efferent arterioles in the nephron?

    <p>Peritubular capillaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The visceral layer of the glomerular capsule consists of modified, branching epithelial __________.

    <p>podocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Approximately how much of the systemic cardiac output flows through the kidneys each minute?

    <p>1200 ml</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) composed of?

    <p>cuboidal cells with numerous microvilli and mitochondria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Loop of Henle is primarily involved in the reabsorption of water.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What two types of nephrons are found in the kidney?

    <p>Cortical nephrons and juxtamedullary nephrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The openings between the foot processes that allow filtrate to pass into the capsular space are called __________.

    <p>filtration slits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components of the nephron with their functions:

    <p>Glomerulus = Filters blood to form urine Peritubular capillaries = Reabsorbs nutrients and water Distal convoluted tubule (DCT) = Secretion of ions and acids Loop of Henle = Concentrates urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of urethral sphincter is responsible for involuntarily keeping the urethra closed?

    <p>Internal urethral sphincter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The external urethral sphincter is a voluntary muscle surrounding the urethra.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the structure of afferent and efferent arterioles contribute to the high blood pressure in the glomerulus?

    <p>The afferent arteriole has a larger diameter than the efferent arteriole.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cortical nephrons are located at the cortex-medulla junction.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the urethra?

    <p>To drain urine from the bladder and convey it out of the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The male urethra has three named regions: prostatic urethra, membranous urethra, and ________.

    <p>spongy (penile) urethra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of juxtamedullary nephrons?

    <p>Production of concentrated urine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following urethra types with their characteristics:

    <p>Female Urethra = Bound to the anterior vaginal wall Male Urethra = Has three named regions Internal Urethral Sphincter = Involuntary muscle at bladder-urethra junction External Urethral Sphincter = Voluntary muscle surrounding the urethra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The tubular structure that actively reabsorbs water and solutes is the __________.

    <p>proximal convoluted tubule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the features with the nephron types:

    <p>Cortical nephrons = 85% of nephrons, located in the cortex Juxtamedullary nephrons = Have loops of Henle that deeply invade the medulla Proximal convoluted tubule = Composed of cuboidal cells with microvilli Distal convoluted tubule = Cuboidal cells without microvilli more involved in secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three major processes involved in urine formation?

    <p>Glomerular filtration, Tubular reabsorption, Secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ureters have a single-layered wall.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the triangular area outlined by the openings for the ureters and the urethra in the bladder called?

    <p>Trigone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ________ are long, straight efferent arterioles of juxtamedullary nephrons.

    <p>vasa recta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following layers of the urinary bladder wall with their descriptions:

    <p>Transitional epithelial mucosa = Allows for distension and contraction Muscular layer = Provides strength and ability to contract Fibrous adventitia = Supports and protects the bladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of peritubular capillary beds?

    <p>Absorption of water and solutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The walls of the ureters are made solely of stratified squamous epithelium.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What allows the bladder to collapse when it is empty?

    <p>Distensibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ureters actively propel urine to the bladder via response to smooth muscle ________.

    <p>stretch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of capillaries are peritubular beds?

    <p>Low-pressure, porous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Urinary System

    • The kidneys filter 200 liters of blood daily, removing toxins, metabolic waste, and excess ions.
    • They regulate blood volume and chemical composition.
    • The kidneys maintain the proper balance of water, salts, acids, and bases.

    Other Urinary System Organs

    • The urinary bladder is a temporary reservoir for urine.
    • Paired ureters transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
    • The urethra carries urine from the bladder out of the body.

    Urinary System Organs (Anatomy)

    • The kidneys are bean-shaped and lie in a retroperitoneal position in the superior lumbar region, extending from the twelfth thoracic to the third lumbar vertebra.
    • The right kidney sits lower than the left due to the liver.
    • The lateral surface is convex, and the medial surface is concave with a vertical cleft: the renal hilus. This cleft leads to the renal sinus.

    Kidney Support

    • A fibrous capsule prevents kidney infection.
    • Adipose capsule cushions the kidneys and helps attach them to the body wall.
    • Dense fibrous connective tissue (renal fascia) anchors the kidneys.

    Kidney Internal Anatomy

    • A frontal section reveals three regions.
    • Cortex: light colored, granular superficial region.
    • Medulla: cone-shaped medullary (renal) pyramids.
    • Pyramids: composed of parallel bundles of collecting tubules.
    • Renal columns: inward extensions of cortical tissue that separate the pyramids.
    • A medullary pyramid along with its surrounding capsule forms a lobe.
    • Renal pelvis: a flat, funnel shaped tube lateral to the hilus within the renal sinus.
    • Major calyces: large branches of the renal pelvis. They collect urine from papillae and empty it into the pelvis. Urine then flows to the bladder via the ureters.

    Blood and Nerve Supply

    • Approximately one-fourth (1200 mL) of systemic cardiac output flows through the kidneys each minute.
    • Arterial and venous flow follows similar paths.
    • Nerve supply is via the renal plexus.

    The Nephron

    • Nephrons are the structural and functional units that form urine.
    • They consist of: -Glomerulus: a tuft of capillaries associated with a renal tubule. -Glomerular (Bowman's) capsule: a blind, cup-shaped end of a renal tubule that completely surrounds the glomerulus.
    • Renal corpuscle: glomerulus and its Bowman's capsule.
    • Glomerular endothelium: fenestrated epithelium that permits solute-rich, virtually protein-free filtrate to pass from blood to the glomerular capsule.

    Anatomy of the Glomerular Capsule

    • External parietal layer: structural.
    • Visceral layer: modified, branching epithelial podocytes.
    • Podocyte extensions: terminate in foot processes.
    • Filtration slits: openings between foot processes. Filtrate passes through them into the capsular space.

    Renal Tubule

    • Proximal convoluted tubule (PCT): cuboidal cells with microvilli and mitochondria.
    • Reabsorbs water and solutes from filtrate and secretes substances into filtrate.
    • Loop of Henle: hairpin-shaped loop of the renal tubule. -Proximal part: similar to proximal convoluted tubule. Followed by a thin segment (simple squamous cells) and a thick segment (cuboidal to columnar cells).
    • Distal convoluted tubule (DCT): cuboidal cells without microvilli. Functions primarily in secretion, not reabsorption.

    Connecting Tubules

    • Distal portion of the DCT is connected to the collecting ducts.

    Nephrons (Types)

    • Cortical nephrons: account for 85% of nephrons and are located in the cortex.
    • Juxtamedullary nephrons: located at the cortex-medulla junction. Have loops of Henle that deeply invade the medulla and extensive thin segments; they concentrate urine.

    Capillary Beds

    • Every nephron has two capillary beds:
      • Glomerulus
      • Peritubular capillaries.
    • Each glomerulus:
      • Fed by an afferent arteriole
      • Drained by an efferent arteriole.
    • Blood pressure in the glomerulus is high.
    • Arterioles are high resistance vessels.
    • Afferent arterioles have larger diameters than efferent arterioles.
    • Fluids and solutes are forced out of the blood through the entire glomerular length.
    • Peritubular beds: low-pressure, porous capillaries for absorption.
      • Arise from efferent arterioles
      • Empty into the renal venous system.
    • Vasa recta: long, straight efferent arterioles of juxtamedullary nephrons.

    Filtration Membrane

    • Three layers:
      • Glomerular capillary endothelium (fenestrated)
      • Basement membrane
      • Podocyte foot processes (filtration slits).

    Mechanisms of Urine Formation

    • Urine formation and blood composition adjustment involves three major processes:
      • Glomerular filtration
      • Tubular reabsorption
      • Secretion.

    Ureters

    • Slender tubes conveying urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
    • Trilayered wall:
      • Transitional epithelial mucosa
      • Smooth muscle muscularis
      • Fibrous connective tissue adventitia.
    • Ureters actively propel urine to the bladder by smooth muscle stretch.

    Urinary Bladder

    • Smooth, collapsible, muscular sac that temporarily stores urine.
    • Trigone: triangular area outlined by ureters and urethra openings. Clinically important due to infections.
    • Bladder wall has three layers:
      • Transitional epithelial mucosa
      • Thick muscular layer
      • Fibrous adventitia.
    • Distensible and collapses when empty.

    Urethra

    • Muscular tube that drains urine from the bladder and conveys it out of the body.
    • Sphincters regulate urine flow:
      • Internal urethral sphincter: involuntary, at the bladder-urethra junction.
      • External urethral sphincter: voluntary, surrounding the urethra as it passes through the urogenital diaphragm.
    • Female urethra: tightly bound to the anterior vaginal wall. External opening is anterior to the vaginal opening and posterior to the clitoris.
    • Male urethra: three named regions.
      • Prostatic urethra: within the prostate gland
      • Membranous urethra: through the urogenital diaphragm
      • Spongy (penile) urethra: through the penis, opening at the external urethral orifice.

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