Renal Flashcards
Function of fibrous capsule
prevents infections in surrounding regions from spreading to the kidney
adipose capsule
surrounds kidney and cushions it against blows
renal fascia
fibrous connective tissue - anchors kidney and adrenal gland to surrounding structures
renal cortex
where ultra filtration occurs
renal medulla
blood filtration
renal pyramids
urine collecting tubules and capillaries - transports urine from outer part of the kidney
major and minor calyxes
collect urine and empty into renal pelvis
renal pelvis
funnel shaped tube- continuous with ureter leaving hilium
renal hilium
vertical cleft- leads to renal sinus
juxtamedullary nephron
concentrates urine
corticol nephron
majority of urine
juxtaglomerular complex
forms concentrated urine
macula densa cells
monitor the NaCl concentrate
JG cells
regulate the rate of filtrate formation and bp - secretes renin
proximal convoluted tubules
reabsorbs fluid into paratubular cavities