urinary system - ANSWER Renal Physiology
The ________ is composed of the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and the urethra.
urinary system - ANSWER Renal Physiology
The _________ is constantly working to maintain the purity and health of the body's
fluids by removing unwanted substances and recycling others.
kidneys - ANSWER Renal Physiology
The _____ contribute to homeostasis by regulating plasma composition through the
elimination of metabolic wastes, toxins, excess ions, and water.
Retroperitoneal
(posterior to the parietal peritoneum)
Posterior abdominal wall
between vertebrae level T12 - L3 - ANSWER Renal Physiology
Where are the kidneys located?
Kidney - ANSWER Renal Physiology
Functions of the _______
Regulation of the volume, composition, and pH of the body fluids
Regulation of acid-base homeostasis (via the production of ammonia)
Regulation of energy metabolism via gluconeogenesis during fasting conditions
Regulation of plasma osmolarity through the control of aquaporin receptors within
the collecting duct
Detoxification of metabolic wastes through excretory mechanisms
Conversion of vitamin D3 into its active form
,Synthesis and conversion of important hormones such a erythropoietin and renin.
body fluids - ANSWER Renal Physiology
Functions of the Kidney:
Regulation of the volume, composition, and pH of the _____
acid-base homeostasis - ANSWER Renal Physiology
Functions of the Kidney:
Regulation of __________ (via the production of ammonia)
energy metabolism - ANSWER Renal Physiology
Functions of the Kidney:
Regulation of _________ via gluconeogenesis during fasting conditions
plasma osmolarity - ANSWER Renal Physiology
Functions of the Kidney:
Regulation of _________ through the control of aquaporin receptors within the
collecting duct
metabolic wastes - ANSWER Renal Physiology
Functions of the Kidney:
Detoxification of ________ through excretory mechanisms
vitamin D3 - ANSWER Renal Physiology
Functions of the Kidney:
Conversion of _______ into its active form
erythropoietin and renin - ANSWER Renal Physiology
,Functions of the Kidney:
Synthesis and conversion of important hormones such as _________ .
Renal - ANSWER Renal Physiology
_________ Blood Flow
↓Renal artery
↓Segmental artery
↓Interlobular artery
↓Arcuate artery
↓Interlobular artery
↓Afferent arteriole
↓Glomerulus
↓Efferent arteriole
↓Peritubular capillaries
↓Vasa recta
↓Interlobular vein
↓Arcuate vein
↓Interlobular vein
↓Segmental vein
↓Renal vein
Nephron - ANSWER Renal Physiology
_________ is the main functional unit of the kidney responsible for urine formation
Inside the Kidney - ANSWER Renal Physiology
The Nephron:
Where are nephrons located?
Cortical - ANSWER Renal Physiology
Name the type of Nephron:
________ nephrons
, - *Shorter loops* of Henle
- About 80-85% of nephrons in humans
Juxtamedullary - ANSWER Renal Physiology
Name the type of Nephron:
________ nephrons
- *Longer loops* of Henle that extend down the *renal medulla*
- Only 15-20% of nephrons in humans
Nephron - ANSWER Renal Physiology
The ______ is composed of
Renal corpuscle = Bowman's capsule + glomerulus
Renal tubule with three distinct parts:
- 1. Proximal Convoluted Tubule
- 2. Loop of Henle
- 3. Distal Convoluted Tubule
Renal corpuscle - ANSWER Renal Physiology
The Nephron is composed of:
_______ = Bowman's capsule + glomerulus
Renal tubule - ANSWER Renal Physiology
The Nephron is composed of:
_______ with three distinct parts:
- 1. Proximal Convoluted Tubule
- 2. Loop of Henle
- 3. Distal Convoluted Tubule
The ________ is composed of the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and the urethra.
urinary system - ANSWER Renal Physiology
The _________ is constantly working to maintain the purity and health of the body's
fluids by removing unwanted substances and recycling others.
kidneys - ANSWER Renal Physiology
The _____ contribute to homeostasis by regulating plasma composition through the
elimination of metabolic wastes, toxins, excess ions, and water.
Retroperitoneal
(posterior to the parietal peritoneum)
Posterior abdominal wall
between vertebrae level T12 - L3 - ANSWER Renal Physiology
Where are the kidneys located?
Kidney - ANSWER Renal Physiology
Functions of the _______
Regulation of the volume, composition, and pH of the body fluids
Regulation of acid-base homeostasis (via the production of ammonia)
Regulation of energy metabolism via gluconeogenesis during fasting conditions
Regulation of plasma osmolarity through the control of aquaporin receptors within
the collecting duct
Detoxification of metabolic wastes through excretory mechanisms
Conversion of vitamin D3 into its active form
,Synthesis and conversion of important hormones such a erythropoietin and renin.
body fluids - ANSWER Renal Physiology
Functions of the Kidney:
Regulation of the volume, composition, and pH of the _____
acid-base homeostasis - ANSWER Renal Physiology
Functions of the Kidney:
Regulation of __________ (via the production of ammonia)
energy metabolism - ANSWER Renal Physiology
Functions of the Kidney:
Regulation of _________ via gluconeogenesis during fasting conditions
plasma osmolarity - ANSWER Renal Physiology
Functions of the Kidney:
Regulation of _________ through the control of aquaporin receptors within the
collecting duct
metabolic wastes - ANSWER Renal Physiology
Functions of the Kidney:
Detoxification of ________ through excretory mechanisms
vitamin D3 - ANSWER Renal Physiology
Functions of the Kidney:
Conversion of _______ into its active form
erythropoietin and renin - ANSWER Renal Physiology
,Functions of the Kidney:
Synthesis and conversion of important hormones such as _________ .
Renal - ANSWER Renal Physiology
_________ Blood Flow
↓Renal artery
↓Segmental artery
↓Interlobular artery
↓Arcuate artery
↓Interlobular artery
↓Afferent arteriole
↓Glomerulus
↓Efferent arteriole
↓Peritubular capillaries
↓Vasa recta
↓Interlobular vein
↓Arcuate vein
↓Interlobular vein
↓Segmental vein
↓Renal vein
Nephron - ANSWER Renal Physiology
_________ is the main functional unit of the kidney responsible for urine formation
Inside the Kidney - ANSWER Renal Physiology
The Nephron:
Where are nephrons located?
Cortical - ANSWER Renal Physiology
Name the type of Nephron:
________ nephrons
, - *Shorter loops* of Henle
- About 80-85% of nephrons in humans
Juxtamedullary - ANSWER Renal Physiology
Name the type of Nephron:
________ nephrons
- *Longer loops* of Henle that extend down the *renal medulla*
- Only 15-20% of nephrons in humans
Nephron - ANSWER Renal Physiology
The ______ is composed of
Renal corpuscle = Bowman's capsule + glomerulus
Renal tubule with three distinct parts:
- 1. Proximal Convoluted Tubule
- 2. Loop of Henle
- 3. Distal Convoluted Tubule
Renal corpuscle - ANSWER Renal Physiology
The Nephron is composed of:
_______ = Bowman's capsule + glomerulus
Renal tubule - ANSWER Renal Physiology
The Nephron is composed of:
_______ with three distinct parts:
- 1. Proximal Convoluted Tubule
- 2. Loop of Henle
- 3. Distal Convoluted Tubule
