Human Physiological Lab Exam 3-UCF//A MEASURE OF PROGRESS AND SHAPING UNDERSTANDING//.

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