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What is the approximate length of the female urethra?
What is the approximate length of the female urethra?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating the amount of urine produced by nephrons?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating the amount of urine produced by nephrons?
What does the filtration process in the kidneys primarily remove from the blood?
What does the filtration process in the kidneys primarily remove from the blood?
What is the Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) in healthy adults?
What is the Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) in healthy adults?
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Which layer of the urethra is under voluntary control?
Which layer of the urethra is under voluntary control?
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Which of the following processes involves taking back useful substances like water and glucose?
Which of the following processes involves taking back useful substances like water and glucose?
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What prevents blood cells and large plasma proteins from passing through the glomerular filtration barrier?
What prevents blood cells and large plasma proteins from passing through the glomerular filtration barrier?
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What is the primary function of the ureter?
What is the primary function of the ureter?
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Which layer of the bladder is responsible for its contraction during urination?
Which layer of the bladder is responsible for its contraction during urination?
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What is the total capacity of the urinary bladder usually not exceeding?
What is the total capacity of the urinary bladder usually not exceeding?
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Which structure prevents the back-flow of urine into the ureters?
Which structure prevents the back-flow of urine into the ureters?
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What is the structure that regulates outflow of urine from the bladder?
What is the structure that regulates outflow of urine from the bladder?
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Which layer of tissue in the ureter is responsible for peristaltic waves?
Which layer of tissue in the ureter is responsible for peristaltic waves?
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What type of epithelium is found in the inner lining of the urinary bladder?
What type of epithelium is found in the inner lining of the urinary bladder?
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What happens to the inner lining of the bladder as it fills with urine?
What happens to the inner lining of the bladder as it fills with urine?
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What percentage of the filtrate is typically excreted as urine by the kidneys each day?
What percentage of the filtrate is typically excreted as urine by the kidneys each day?
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What is the primary location for most reabsorption of filtrate back into the blood?
What is the primary location for most reabsorption of filtrate back into the blood?
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What happens to autoregulation of renal blood flow when systolic blood pressure falls below 80 mmHg?
What happens to autoregulation of renal blood flow when systolic blood pressure falls below 80 mmHg?
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Which hormone is responsible for increasing the permeability of the distal convoluted tubule for water reabsorption?
Which hormone is responsible for increasing the permeability of the distal convoluted tubule for water reabsorption?
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Which substances are normally completely reabsorbed from glomerular filtrate unless blood levels are excessive?
Which substances are normally completely reabsorbed from glomerular filtrate unless blood levels are excessive?
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What is the maximum capacity of the kidneys for reabsorbing a substance called?
What is the maximum capacity of the kidneys for reabsorbing a substance called?
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How does Parathyroid Hormone affect blood calcium levels?
How does Parathyroid Hormone affect blood calcium levels?
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What percentage of original filtrate arrives at the distal convoluted tubule?
What percentage of original filtrate arrives at the distal convoluted tubule?
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What role does aldosterone play in renal function?
What role does aldosterone play in renal function?
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Which hormone is responsible for decreasing sodium reabsorption in the kidneys?
Which hormone is responsible for decreasing sodium reabsorption in the kidneys?
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What is the significance of tubular secretions in the renal system?
What is the significance of tubular secretions in the renal system?
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Where does urine drain after being produced in the kidneys?
Where does urine drain after being produced in the kidneys?
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What is the hilum of the kidney?
What is the hilum of the kidney?
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What is the renal pelvis's function in the urinary system?
What is the renal pelvis's function in the urinary system?
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What condition arises from the accumulation of waste products in the body?
What condition arises from the accumulation of waste products in the body?
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Which of the following accurately describes the structure of a kidney?
Which of the following accurately describes the structure of a kidney?
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Study Notes
Urinalysis & Body Fluids
- The urinary system consists of two kidneys, two ureters, a single urinary bladder, and a single urethra.
- Urine is stored in the bladder and excreted through micturition.
Anatomy & Physiology (Lecture 1)
- The urinary system is responsible for filtering waste from the blood and regulating electrolyte and fluid balance.
Overview of the Urinary System
- The urinary system is composed of two kidneys, two ureters, a single urinary bladder, and a single urethra.
- Urine is stored in the bladder before excretion.
Major Organs of the Urinary System
- The presentation includes a diagram of the major organs of the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
- The diagram also shows the relative locations of the major organs in relation to other body structures (e.g., the diaphragm, adrenal gland, aorta, inferior vena cava).
Ureter
- The ureter's function is to carry urine from the kidney to the bladder.
- It is approximately 25-30 cm long and has a diameter of about 3 mm.
- The ureter is continuous with a funnel-shaped renal pelvis.
- As bladder pressure builds, the ureters are compressed, preventing backflow.
- The walls of the ureters consist of three layers: an outer fibrous layer, a middle smooth muscle layer, and an inner mucosa.
- Peristaltic waves move urine through the ureters to the bladder.
Urinary Bladder
- The urinary bladder is a reservoir for urine.
- Its size and position vary based on the volume of urine it contains.
- Empty bladder has folds (rugae), which disappear as it fills.
- The bladder contains three layers: an outer layer of loose connective tissue, a middle layer of smooth muscles called the detrusor muscle, and an inner mucosa made of transitional epithelium.
- The detrusor muscle contracts to empty the bladder.
- Three openings exist in the bladder: two from the ureters, and one leading to the urethra.
- The internal sphincter muscle regulates urine flow from the bladder, not under voluntary control.
Urethra
- The urethra is a tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.
- The male urethra is longer (approximately 20 cm) than the female urethra (approximately 4 cm).
- The male urethra is associated with both urinary and reproductive systems.
- The urethra has an outer smooth muscle layer and inner mucosa lining.
- The external urethral sphincter is under voluntary control.
Overview of the Urinary System
- The urinary system filters waste from blood.
- It regulates electrolytes and fluid balance.
- It concentrates and eliminates waste products.
- It reabsorbs substances like water, nutrients, and minerals from the blood.
- It secretes urea, drugs, ions, hormones, and enzymes.
Urine Formation
- Urine formation results from three processes: filtration, reabsorption, and secretion.
- Filtration occurs in nephrons.
- The GFR (glomerular filtration rate) is approximately 125 mL/min in healthy adults, leading to 180 liters of filtrate per day.
- Filtered substances are reabsorbed.
- Useful substances like water and glucose are reabsorbed.
- Secretion adds more waste into the urine.
- Hormones like ADH (antidiuretic hormone), and aldosterone control the amount of urine produced.
Filtration
- Filtration occurs in the glomeruli, where blood is filtered through the semi-permeable walls of the glomeruli and glomerular capsule.
- Water, small molecules pass through, larger molecules like blood cells & proteins are retained in the blood. Filtration needs to occur due to pressure differences between the glomerulus and glomerular capsule.
- The GFR (glomerular filtration rate) is about 125 mL/min.
- 180 liters of filtrate is formed in the kidneys each day.
- Autoregulation guards renal blood flow and glomerular filtration.
- Autoregulation is independent of nerve impulses.
Selective Reabsorption
- Reabsorption takes place primarily in the proximal convoluted tubule.
- It's highly efficient.
- Water, electrolytes and organic nutrients (e.g., glucose) are reabsorbed.
- About 60-70% of the filtrate reaches the medullary loop.
- Water, sodium, and chloride are reabsorbed in the loop.
- Only 15-20% of the filtrate reaches the distal convoluted tubule.
- The collecting ducts adjust filtrate concentration to match body's needs.
Selective Reabsorption
- Hormones influence selective reabsorption (e.g., PTH, ADH, ANP, Aldosterone).
- PTH regulates calcium and phosphate levels.
- ADH promotes water reabsorption.
- ANP reduces sodium and water reabsorption.
- Aldosterone regulates sodium and potassium levels.
Tubular Secretion
- Tubular secretion eliminates substances not completely filtered or waste products.
- Substances like drugs (e.g., penicillin, aspirin) and foreign materials are secreted.
Urine
- Urine is drained from renal pelvis to bladder, which then releases via the urethra.
- Accumulation of waste products (uremia) leads to health issues.
Anatomy & Physiology of Renal System (Kidneys)
- Location: posterior abdominal wall, one on each side of the vertebral column, behind peritoneum, below the diaphragm, and at level of 12th thoracic/3rd lumbar vertebra.
- Receives protection from lower rib cage.
Kidneys (Structure)
- Bean-shaped, approximately 11 cm long, 6 cm wide, and 3 cm thick.
- Weighs about 150 grams.
- Three structural regions: outer fibrous capsule; outer cortex; medulla.
- Renal pyramids within the medulla.
- The hilum is a depression on the medial side where the renal artery enters, renal vein and ureter exit.
Kidneys
- The hilum is the concave medial border, where renal blood vessels, lymph vessels, and nerves enter/exit.
- Urine flows through renal papilla into minor calyx.
- Several minor calyces combine to form major calyces and combine to make renal pelvis.
- The renal pelvis narrows into the ureter when leaving the kidney.
Blood flow through the Kidney
- The kidneys filter blood and return important materials (water, glucose, sodium) to the blood.
- Blood flows through the kidney via the arterial system and capillary beds.
- Filtered blood returns via the venous system.
Composition of Urine
- Urine is typically clear to amber in color (urobilin - bile pigment).
- Composed of 95-96% water and 2% other substances (urea, uric acid, creatinine, ammonia, sodium, potassium).
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This quiz covers the anatomy and physiology of the urinary system, detailing its major organs, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Learn about the functions of these organs and their role in filtering waste from the blood and maintaining fluid balance.
