Renal Flashcards
(35 cards)
In the nephron, substances that are reabsorbed from the renal tubules enter the
Peritubular capillaries
The renal pyramids
are separated by renal columns
are found within the medulla of the kidneys.
Reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule (DCT) and collecting ducts
is regulated by hormones for some solutes.
Which of the following structures are part of the renal corpuscle?
Glomerular (Bowman’s) capsule
Glomerulus
Reabsorption of nutrients (e.g. glucose, amino acids):
only occurs in the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT)
Filtration of plasma occurs in the:
Glomerulus
Blood is delivered into the glomerulus via the ____ and drained from the glomerulus from the ______
Afferent arteriole,
Efferent arteriole
What is the functional unit of the kidneys?
Nephron
Concentration of urine relies directly on the:
medullary osmotic gradient and anti-diuretic hormone (ADH)
Where does internal respiration (gas exchange) occur within the kidneys?
At the vasa recta,
At the peritubular capillaries
The internal urethra sphincter is under involuntary control while the external urethral sphincter is under voluntary control.
True
Cortical nephrons:
most abundant type of nephron in the body
Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is the:
amount of filtrate formed in both kidneys each minute
Kidneys
The kidneys are retroperitoneal
Urea
50%
Nutrients
100%
Water
60%
Bicarbonate HC03-
80%
Sodium
60%
The detrusor muscle:
compresses the bladder to expel urine.
Which of the following is the pressure force DRIVING filtration at the glomerulus?
Glomerular hydrostatic pressure
Which of the following are processes that occur in the nephron that lead to urine formation?
Glomerular filtration
Reabsorption
Secretion
Glomerular filtration:
is regulated by extrinsic and intrinsic mechanisms
The transport of urine from the renal pelvis into the urinary bladder is the function of the:
Ureters