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Renal Flashcards

1
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Function of fibrous capsule

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prevents infections in surrounding regions from spreading to the kidney

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2
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adipose capsule

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surrounds kidney and cushions it against blows

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3
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renal fascia

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fibrous connective tissue - anchors kidney and adrenal gland to surrounding structures

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4
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renal cortex

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where ultra filtration occurs

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5
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renal medulla

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blood filtration

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6
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renal pyramids

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urine collecting tubules and capillaries - transports urine from outer part of the kidney

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7
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major and minor calyxes

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collect urine and empty into renal pelvis

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8
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renal pelvis

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funnel shaped tube- continuous with ureter leaving hilium

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9
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renal hilium

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vertical cleft- leads to renal sinus

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10
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juxtamedullary nephron

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concentrates urine

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11
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corticol nephron

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majority of urine

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12
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juxtaglomerular complex

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forms concentrated urine

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13
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macula densa cells

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monitor the NaCl concentrate

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14
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JG cells

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regulate the rate of filtrate formation and bp - secretes renin

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15
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proximal convoluted tubules

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reabsorbs fluid into paratubular cavities

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16
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descending loop of henle

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absorbs water

17
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ascending loop of henle

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absorbs sodium

18
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distal convoluted tubule

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hormones fine tune reabsorption

19
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collecting ducts

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collects urine from nephrons

20
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alpha, beta cells

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produce glucagon, insulin and amylin

21
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principal cells

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reabsorb Na+ and secrete K+

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