Renal System Flashcards
Primary Function–>
Maintain a stable internal environment for optimal cell and tissue metabolism.
Electrolyte homeostasis
Na+, K+, Ca2+, Cl-, HPO42-
Regulation of blood pH
Removes H+ from blood
maintains bicarbonate ions (HCO3-) in blood
Regulation of Blood Volume/Blood Pressure
Retention of water = increases BP
Elimination of water = decreases BP
Osmoregulation
at 300 mOsm/L
Hormones Produced by the Kidney
Calcitriol - form of Vitamin D calcium homeostasis
Erythropoietin - RBC production
Renin – Blood pressure regulation
Excretion of wastes
Ammonia & Urea (protein metabolism)
Bilirubin
Creatinine (waste product of creatine phosphate)
Uric Acid (purine metabolism – A’s & G’s of DNA)
Arthritis known as Gout excess uric acid
Drugs and toxins
Function 7. Performs________
gluconeogenesis: Synthesis of glucose from amino acids
Structure: Renal capsule
Tightly adhering capsule covers kidney
Structure:Adipose capsule
Fat capsule surrounds each kidney
Structure:Renal fascia
-Fibrous tissue attaches/suspends kidney to the posterior abdominal wall.
Structure:Hilum
Medial indentation where the renal blood vessels, nerves, lymphatic vessels, and ureter enter and exit the kidneys.
Structure:Renal cortex
- Is the outer layer of each kidney.
- Contains all of the glomeruli, most of the proximal tubules, and some segments of the distal tubule.
Structure:Renal columns
-Extend from the cortex down between the renal pyramids.
Structure:Renal medulla
- inner part of each kidney that contains tubules and the collecting duct.
- Consists of regions called the pyramids.
Structure:Minor calyx
- Receives urine from the collecting ducts through the renal papilla.
- Apexes of the pyramids project into a cup-shaped cavity that join together to form a major calyx.
Structure:Major calyx
-Joins to form the renal pelvis.
Structure:Renal pelvis
-Joins the proximal end of the ureter
Parasagittal section through right Kidney
Posterior : protected by 11th and 12th rib; protected by adipose
Anterior: Adrenal gland/Transverse colon
Ureters:
Are _____ long.
Are long, intertwining ____ _______bundles.
Pass obliquely into the ____ ________of the ______
_____ ________ moves urine to the bladder.
________ compresses the_____ __________ to avoid _____ ____
Are 30 cm long.
Are long, intertwining smooth muscle bundles.
Pass obliquely into the posterior aspect of the bladder.
Peristaltic activity moves urine to the bladder.
Micturition compresses the lower end of the ureter to avoid urine reflux.
**Bladder 3 parts:
Detrusor muscle (wall)
Trigone
Transitional epithelium
*****Urethra:
Length in females/males
Which is sphincter is involuntary/voluntary
What kind of muscle in each?
Internal urethral sphincter - involuntary
Smooth muscle @ jct. of bladder & urethra
External urethral sphincter – voluntary
Striated skeletal muscle
Between 3 and 4 cm long in females
Between 18 and 20 cm long in males
**Micturition or urination (voiding):
• when volume exceeds 250-300 mL Stretch receptors signal spinal cord and brain
**Micturition center in sacral spinal cord triggers reflex:
• parasympathetic fibers cause detrusor muscle to contract – squeezes out urine
and
• Internal & external sphincter muscles to relax to allow flow