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the ___ is the functional unit of the kidney
What are the main components of the nephron?
the coiled network of capillaries in the nephron
What are the 8 parts of the renal tubule?
these 2 structures of the nephron arise from separate segments of the embryonic layers and later join in development
Kidneys rest on the ___ ____ muscles
the parenchyma of the kidneys is divided into the ___ and the ___
convergence of the pyramid tips
convergence of the collecting duct system
fat filled space around the pelvis
2 ways nephrons can be classified
animals in hot, arid climates are likely to have ___ nephrons
the parietal epithelium in the renal corpuscle is...and transitions to...around the urinary pole
the visceral layer of the renal corpuscle has cells that are called ___ and have foot processes called ___ to reduce the fenestration of capillaries
functions of mesangium cells
Within the a longitudinal cross section of the renal cortex, the ___ ___ is represented by the the glomerulus, proximal convoluted tubule, and distal convoluted tubule
Within the a longitudinal cross section of the renal cortex, the ___ ___ is represented by the striations of collecting ducts running between the cortex and the medulla
The ___ ___ shows the radiation of collecting ducts, proximal straight segment, and the cortical thick ascending limb
The outer medulla is divided into 2 parts: the ___ ___ and the ___ ____
The outer stripe of the outer medulla contains which sections of the tubular system of the nephron?
The inner stripe of the outer medulla contains which sections of the tubular system of the nephron?
The inner medulla contains which sections of the tubular system of the nephron?
Proximal tubule has a ___ ___ on the luminal side, rich in microvilli
___ side of the proximal tubule has a folded membrane and interdigitations with adjacent cells
Straight proximal tubule is lined with ___ epithelium that transitions to ___ ___ epithelium in the thin descending limb of the nephron loop
___ ___ is where the tubule contacts the glomeruli and it’s part of the juxtaglomerular apparatus; the cells here are cuboidal with short, stubby microvilli
What are the two main cells found within the collecting duct?
3 main functions of the collecting duct
__% of the filtrate is reabsorbed
What are the 3 main components of the juxtaglomerular apparatus?
T/F the thick ascending limb is permeable to water
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ureters empty into the ___
bladder empties into the ___
___ is controlled by parasympathetic innervation, the ganglion can be found within the structures being innervated