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What is the shape of the renal pyramids in the kidney?
What is the shape of the renal pyramids in the kidney?
- Spherical
- Cylindrical
- Cone-shaped (correct)
- Cuboidal
How many types of nephrons are found in each kidney?
How many types of nephrons are found in each kidney?
- One
- Three
- Four
- Two (correct)
What is the primary function of the nephron?
What is the primary function of the nephron?
- Transport oxygen
- Produce hormones
- Filter blood to form urine (correct)
- Store waste products
What comprises the renal corpuscle?
What comprises the renal corpuscle?
Which type of nephron is primarily responsible for producing concentrated urine?
Which type of nephron is primarily responsible for producing concentrated urine?
What percentage of cardiac output is directed to the kidneys via the renal artery?
What percentage of cardiac output is directed to the kidneys via the renal artery?
What is the role of the glomerulus in urine formation?
What is the role of the glomerulus in urine formation?
What happens to deoxygenated blood leaving the kidneys?
What happens to deoxygenated blood leaving the kidneys?
Which of the following is NOT a major organ of the urinary system?
Which of the following is NOT a major organ of the urinary system?
What is the primary function of the renal artery?
What is the primary function of the renal artery?
Which part of the kidney receives about 20% of the cardiac output?
Which part of the kidney receives about 20% of the cardiac output?
Which of the following accurately describes the location of the kidneys?
Which of the following accurately describes the location of the kidneys?
What is the structure that allows vessels to enter and exit the kidney?
What is the structure that allows vessels to enter and exit the kidney?
Which layer of the kidney is responsible for filtering blood and forming urine?
Which layer of the kidney is responsible for filtering blood and forming urine?
What is the average weight of a male kidney?
What is the average weight of a male kidney?
How many distinct layers are found in the cross section of each kidney?
How many distinct layers are found in the cross section of each kidney?
What is the primary role of the renal tubules in urine formation?
What is the primary role of the renal tubules in urine formation?
Which part of the nephron is directly involved in glomerular filtration?
Which part of the nephron is directly involved in glomerular filtration?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidney?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidney?
What hormones are produced by the kidneys?
What hormones are produced by the kidneys?
What are the three stages of urine formation?
What are the three stages of urine formation?
Which structure is involved in regulating fluid and electrolyte balance?
Which structure is involved in regulating fluid and electrolyte balance?
What is the daily production of urine in a healthy adult?
What is the daily production of urine in a healthy adult?
Which part of the loop of Henle is characterized by having no active transport?
Which part of the loop of Henle is characterized by having no active transport?
What characteristic refers to the ability of muscles to respond to stimuli by producing action potentials?
What characteristic refers to the ability of muscles to respond to stimuli by producing action potentials?
Which type of muscle tissue is characterized as being striated and involuntary?
Which type of muscle tissue is characterized as being striated and involuntary?
What is the term for the ability of muscle to be stretched without being damaged?
What is the term for the ability of muscle to be stretched without being damaged?
What characteristic of muscle tissue allows it to return to its original shape after stretching?
What characteristic of muscle tissue allows it to return to its original shape after stretching?
What type of muscles make up the Muscularis?
What type of muscles make up the Muscularis?
Which type of muscle tissue is under voluntary control?
Which type of muscle tissue is under voluntary control?
What is the primary function of the female urethra?
What is the primary function of the female urethra?
The cytoplasm of a muscle fiber is known as what?
The cytoplasm of a muscle fiber is known as what?
Which region of the body includes the head and neck?
Which region of the body includes the head and neck?
Which of the following features is unique to cardiac muscle tissue?
Which of the following features is unique to cardiac muscle tissue?
What layer of the skin is the most superficial in the scalp?
What layer of the skin is the most superficial in the scalp?
What type of muscle cells are spindle-shaped and located in the walls of hollow organs?
What type of muscle cells are spindle-shaped and located in the walls of hollow organs?
What is the primary composition of the loose connective tissue found below the apponeurosis in the scalp?
What is the primary composition of the loose connective tissue found below the apponeurosis in the scalp?
Which part of the body lies between the clitoris and the vaginal orifice in females?
Which part of the body lies between the clitoris and the vaginal orifice in females?
Which layer is specifically referred to as the danger zone of the scalp?
Which layer is specifically referred to as the danger zone of the scalp?
How many sub-regions are there in the human body as broadly grouped into axial and appendicular?
How many sub-regions are there in the human body as broadly grouped into axial and appendicular?
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Study Notes
Urinary System Overview
- The urinary system, also known as the renal system, is essential for homeostasis.
- Comprises four key organs: kidneys (2), ureters (2), urinary bladder (1), and urethra (1).
Anatomy of the Kidney
- Kidneys are bean-shaped, retroperitoneal organs located between T12 and L2 vertebral levels.
- Reddish-brown in color; cadaveric kidneys appear brown.
- Each kidney is surrounded by a renal capsule and renal fascia, weighing 160g in males and 120g in females.
- Right kidney is positioned 2-4cm lower than the left due to liver size.
- Kidneys receive 20% of cardiac output via the renal artery and release deoxygenated blood through the renal vein.
- Cross-section reveals three layers: renal cortex, renal pelvis, and renal medulla.
Structure of the Kidney
- Renal cortex: Outer part, has projections (renal columns) and appears granular due to capillaries and nephron structures.
- Renal medulla: Lighter in color, consists of 8-12 renal pyramids that narrow to form renal calyces.
- Minor calyces unite to form major calyces, which merge into the renal pelvis to drain urine into the ureters.
Nephron Structure and Function
- Each kidney has approximately 1-1.5 million nephrons, the functional units responsible for urine production.
- Two nephron types: cortical (60-70%) for dilute urine, and juxtamedullary (20-30%) for concentrated urine.
- Nephrons consist of two main parts: renal corpuscle and renal tubule.
Renal Corpuscle
- Contains afferent and efferent arterioles, glomerulus, and Bowman’s capsule.
- The glomerulus filters blood to produce glomerular filtrate.
Renal Tubule
- Divided into proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule, and collecting duct.
- Responsible for selective reabsorption and secretion during urine formation.
Physiological Functions of the Kidney
- Maintains homeostasis through excretion of metabolic waste, fluid, and electrolyte balance.
- Produces erythropoietin to stimulate red blood cell production in bone marrow.
- Functions as an endocrine organ by producing hormones: erythropoietin, thrombopoietin, prostaglandin, renin, and calcitriol.
- Regulates blood pressure and calcium levels by activating vitamin D.
Process of Urine Formation
- Involves three stages: glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption, and tubular secretion.
- Approximately 1500ml of urine is produced daily.
Urethra
- Male urethra serves as a passage for urine and semen; female urethra is solely for urine.
- Female urethra is positioned between the clitoris and vaginal orifice.
Body Regions and Cavities
- Human body divided into axial (head, neck, torso) and appendicular (limbs) regions, with the torso further divided into thorax, abdomen, and pelvis.
Muscle Tissue Characteristics
- Muscles exhibit electrical excitability, extensibility, contractility, and elasticity.
Types of Muscle Tissue
- Smooth muscles: Involuntary, non-striated, located in hollow organs, and blood vessels.
- Cardiac muscle: Striated, involuntary, found in the heart, with intercalated discs for synchronized contraction.
- Skeletal muscles: Voluntary, striated, attached to bones, making up 40-60% of body weight.
Cellular Components of Muscle Tissue
- The muscle cell membrane is termed sarcolemma, while the cytoplasm is known as sarcoplasm.
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