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238-242. Week 7 PBL - Normal kidney function & absence of kidney disease Flashcards

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What is the innervation of the kidneys and ureters?

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Mainly sympathetic postganglionic fibres from coeliac plexus or inferior splanchnic nerves

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Outline the blood supply of the kidney

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Renal artery -> Segmental arteries -> Interlobar arteries -> Arcuate arteries -> Interlobular arteries (cortical radiate) -> Afferent arterioles -> Glomerulus -> Efferent arterioles

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Outline the venous drainage of the kidney (after the efferent arterioles)

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Corona radiate veins -> arcuate veins -> Interlobar veins -> Renal vein

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