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What is the primary function of the nephron in the kidney?
What is the primary function of the nephron in the kidney?
- Concentrates urine and conveys it to the calyces
- Maintains the structure of the renal corpuscle
- Secretes hormones like erythropoietin
- Filters blood to produce urine (correct)
Which of the following correctly describes the stroma of the kidney?
Which of the following correctly describes the stroma of the kidney?
- It includes the renal corpuscle and proximal convoluted tubule
- It primarily focuses on urine formation
- It is the functional tissue of the kidney
- It consists of dense connective tissue surrounded by adipose tissue (correct)
Which structure acts as the vascular component of the renal corpuscle?
Which structure acts as the vascular component of the renal corpuscle?
- Glomerulus (correct)
- Bowman's capsule
- Loop of Henle
- Proximal convoluted tubule
What is included in the renal corpuscle?
What is included in the renal corpuscle?
Which layer of the Bowman’s capsule is covered with podocytes?
Which layer of the Bowman’s capsule is covered with podocytes?
What are the main components of the nephron?
What are the main components of the nephron?
Which of the following statements about the urinary system is true?
Which of the following statements about the urinary system is true?
What is the role of collecting tubules in the kidney?
What is the role of collecting tubules in the kidney?
Which describes the outermost layer of the kidney?
Which describes the outermost layer of the kidney?
Which component of the urinary system is primarily responsible for storage of urine?
Which component of the urinary system is primarily responsible for storage of urine?
What is the primary component of the filtration barrier in the kidneys?
What is the primary component of the filtration barrier in the kidneys?
What type of cells are the macula densa, and what is their primary function?
What type of cells are the macula densa, and what is their primary function?
Which structure is not a part of the juxtaglomerular apparatus (JGA)?
Which structure is not a part of the juxtaglomerular apparatus (JGA)?
What is the primary function of the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT)?
What is the primary function of the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT)?
Which cells are responsible for the secretion of renin?
Which cells are responsible for the secretion of renin?
Which layer of the urinary passage is lined with transitional epithelium?
Which layer of the urinary passage is lined with transitional epithelium?
Which structure lacks a brush border and is characterized by its wide lumen?
Which structure lacks a brush border and is characterized by its wide lumen?
What type of muscle fibers are found in the muscular layer of the urinary passages?
What type of muscle fibers are found in the muscular layer of the urinary passages?
Which of the following processes occurs in the distal convoluted tubule?
Which of the following processes occurs in the distal convoluted tubule?
What is the primary role of mesangial cells in the kidneys?
What is the primary role of mesangial cells in the kidneys?
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Urinary System
Urinary System
A system in the body responsible for maintaining homeostasis, forming urine, and eliminating metabolic wastes.
Kidney
Kidney
A bean-shaped organ that filters blood and produces urine.
Nephron
Nephron
The basic functional unit of the kidney; filters blood and forms urine.
Renal Corpuscle
Renal Corpuscle
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Glomerulus
Glomerulus
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Bowman's Capsule
Bowman's Capsule
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Cortex
Cortex
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Medulla
Medulla
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Uriniferous Tubule
Uriniferous Tubule
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Proximal Convoluted Tubule
Proximal Convoluted Tubule
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Filtration Barrier Components
Filtration Barrier Components
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Mesangial Cells
Mesangial Cells
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Juxtaglomerular Apparatus (JGA)
Juxtaglomerular Apparatus (JGA)
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Macula Densa
Macula Densa
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Juxtaglomerular cells
Juxtaglomerular cells
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Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT)
Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT)
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Distal Convoluted Tubule (DCT)
Distal Convoluted Tubule (DCT)
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Urinary Passages
Urinary Passages
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Lacis Cells
Lacis Cells
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Layers of Urinary Passage
Layers of Urinary Passage
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Study Notes
Urinary System Histology
- The urinary system is comprised of paired kidneys and ureters, a urinary bladder, and the urethra.
- The kidneys are bean-shaped organs located retroperitoneally.
- Kidneys are formed of a stroma and parenchyma.
- Stroma consists of a capsule of dense connective tissue surrounded by adipose tissue, renal interstitium (intertubular, extraglomerular, extravascular space), and minimal connective tissue between parenchymal elements.
- Parenchyma is the functional tissue, distinct from connective tissue
- It is composed of an outer cortex and an inner medulla.
- The kidney's structural unit is the nephron, which includes a renal corpuscle (Bowman's capsule and glomerulus) and a series of tubules (proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule, and collecting duct).
- The glomerulus is a vascular ball (200 µm diameter) enveloped by Bowman's capsule.
- Bowman's capsule has a visceral layer (modified squamous epithelium: podocytes) and a parietal layer (lining of simple squamous epithelium).
- The filtration barrier separates blood within glomerular capillaries from the urinary space (Bowman's space).
- The filtration barrier consists of fenestrated endothelial capillaries, a thick continuous basement membrane, and filtration slits covered by diaphragms.
- Mesangial cells are stellate-shaped cells located among glomerular capillaries that provide structural support and phagocytic function.
Juxtaglomerular Apparatus (JGA)
- Located at the vascular pole of the renal corpuscle.
- Composed of three parts:
- Macula densa: part of the distal convoluted tubule (DCT) facing the glomerulus; osmoreceptors sensitive to sodium (Na+) concentration
- Juxtaglomerular cells: modified smooth muscle cells in the afferent arteriole; secrete renin to regulate blood pressure.
- Lacis cells (extraglomerular mesangial cells): small, pale cells with pale nuclei; unknown exact role but potentially involved in regulating blood pressure and filtration.
Tubules of the Nephron
- Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT): Lined by simple cuboidal epithelium with microvilli (brush border) on their luminal surface. Functions include active reabsorption of glucose and amino acids, and reabsorption of sodium (Na+), chloride (Cl-), potassium (K+), and water (H₂O).
- Distal Convoluted Tubule (DCT): Lined by simple cuboidal epithelium, lacks a brush border. Function includes reabsorption of sodium (Na+), potassium (K+), and water (H₂O) influenced by aldosterone and antidiuretic hormone (ADH), and excretion of water (H₂O) and ammonia (NH₃).
Urinary Passages
- Consists of calyces, renal pelvis, ureter, bladder, and urethra
- Layers of urinary passages include mucosa (transitional epithelium), muscular layer (smooth muscle fibers – detrusor muscle), and adventitia (loose connective tissue)
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Test your knowledge on the histological structure of the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. This quiz covers the essential components such as the stroma, parenchyma, and nephron architecture. Perfect for students of anatomy and histology!
