Anatomy Final Exam- Urinary Flashcards
1
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3 Tissue Layers of Kidneys
A
- Renal Capsule
- Adipose Capsule
- Renal Fascia
2
Q
Renal Capsule
A
- maintains shape
- barrier against trauma
- outer coat of urethra
- deep, smooth, transparent
3
Q
Adipose Capsule
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- middle
- fatty
- renal capsule
- protects trauma
- holds it in place
4
Q
Renal Fascia
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-anchors kidney
5
Q
Renal Hilum
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-ureters, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels
6
Q
Two Regions of Kidney and their Colour
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- Renal Cortex- light red
2. Renal Medulla- dark red/brown
7
Q
3 Components of Renal Lobe
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- Renal Pyramid
- Renal Cortex
- Renal Column
8
Q
2 Parts of Nephron
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- Renal Corpuscle
- filtration of plasma - Renal Tubule
- filter fluid
9
Q
2 Components of Renal Corpuscle
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- Glomerulus
-capillary network - Bowman’s Capsule
-podocytes
Bowman’s space
10
Q
Principle Cells Have Receptors for…
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- ADH
- Aldosterone
11
Q
Function of Intercalated Cells
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homeostasis
12
Q
3 Functions of Nephrons
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- Glomurular Filtration
- Tubular Reabsorption
- Tubular Secretion
13
Q
3 Functions of Nephrons
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- Glomurular Filtration
- Tubular Reabsorption
- Tubular Secretion
14
Q
3 Barriers for Filtration
A
- Fenestrations
- Basal Lamina
- Pedicles
15
Q
Why do Renal Corpuscles Filter a Greater Volume?
A
- large surface area of glomerular capillaries
- Filtration mem is thin and porous
- Glomerular capillary BP is high
