12. Urinary System Flashcards
The renal artery enters the kidney in a region known as the _______
hilum
There are generally two types of nephrons. The lower ones are known as
___________ nephrons. (one word). These nephrons have tubules that terminate in the lower medulla.
juxtamedullary
Transitional epithelium is also known as
urothelium
The visceral layer of Bowman’s capsule contains cells known as __________
podocytes
Medullary rays are extensions of what into the cortex? (two words)
collecting ducts
The surface cells in the bladder may also be known as _______ cells
umbrella
The nephrons which are primarily responsible for fluid balance are known as _________ nephrons
juxtamedullary
The Juxtaglomerular apparatus consists primarily of what 3 components?
- macula densa
- juxtaglomerular cells
- Lacis cells
The support tissue found in the glomerulus is known as the? (one word, be specific)
mesangium
Although the male and female urethras are no identical, in some regions they both contain stratified squamous nonkeratinized epithelium. T/F
True
The apex of the medullary pyramid is also known as the _____
papilla
The proximal convoluted tubule connects to the glomerus in a region known as the ________ pole
urinary
A renal lobule consists of?
Medullary ray + all the associated nephrons that empty into it
A renal lobe consists of?
Medullary pyramid + associated cortex
How to tell PCT and DCT cells apart?
PCT are larger and have more numerous, prominent microvilli
