9.1 Renal Parts

Question 1

Smallest functional unit of the urinary system

Answer 1

Nephron

Question 2

Types of Nephron:

85%

a. Cortical
b. Juxtamedullary

Answer 2

a

Question 3

Form the majority of the nephrons and primary responsible of the reabsorption of essential substances

Answer 3

Cortical

Question 4

Can be seen in the outer part

a. Cortical
b. Juxtamedullary

Answer 4

a

Question 5

Types of Nephron:

15%

a. Cortical
b. Juxtamedullary

Answer 5

b

Question 6

Contains long henle’s loops, responsible of maintaining of the osmotic gradient of the medulla

Answer 6

Juxtamedullary

Question 7

Major parts of the Nephron:

G______
R___ T_____
B_____ V______

Answer 7

Glomerulus
Renal Tubules
Blood vessels (Associated)

Question 8

Covers the glomerulus

Answer 8

Bowmann’s capsule

Question 9

Supplies oxygenated blood to the nephron

a. Afferent arteriole
b. Efferent arteriole

Answer 9

a

Question 10

Carries blood from the glomerulus to the renal tubular area

a. Afferent arteriole
b. Efferent arteriole

Answer 10

b

Question 11

A network of blood vessels adjacent to the loop of Henle’s

Answer 11

Vasa recta