7/16/2024
Glomerular filtrate
1
, 7/16/2024
Outline of lecture
► Essential anatomy of kidney
► Glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
► Determinants of GFR
► Regulation of GFR
Kidneys
► Two kidneys
► Bean shaped organs
► Weight 150 gm each
► Right kidney slightly lower than left
► Located
► Between T-12 and L-3
► Retroperitoneal
2
, 7/16/2024
5
Kidney
3
, 7/16/2024
Cortex
Medulla Renal papilla
Minor calyx
Pyramid
Major calyx
Renal pelvis
Ureter
Nephron
Functional unit of kidney
4
Glomerular filtrate
1
, 7/16/2024
Outline of lecture
► Essential anatomy of kidney
► Glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
► Determinants of GFR
► Regulation of GFR
Kidneys
► Two kidneys
► Bean shaped organs
► Weight 150 gm each
► Right kidney slightly lower than left
► Located
► Between T-12 and L-3
► Retroperitoneal
2
, 7/16/2024
5
Kidney
3
, 7/16/2024
Cortex
Medulla Renal papilla
Minor calyx
Pyramid
Major calyx
Renal pelvis
Ureter
Nephron
Functional unit of kidney
4