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

ureters empty into the ___

bladder empties into the ___

___ is controlled by parasympathetic innervation, the ganglion can be found within the structures being innervated