Anatomy

Question 1

What type of cells are the proximal, distal tubules and the collecting duct made up of?

Answer 1

Simple cuboidal epithelia.

PCT has microvilli

Question 2

What type of cells are the visceral and parietal layer made up of?

Answer 2

Simple squamous epithelia called podocytes

Question 3

What type of cells are the loop of henle made up of?

Answer 3

Descending part and first part of ascending is made up of simple squamous epithelia.
Thick ascending limb is made up of simple cuboidal epithelia to low columnar epithelia.

Question 4

Identify the tissues in that make up the ureter?

Answer 4

• Mucosa: mucous membrane with transitional membrane
  Secretes goblet cells
  -Intermediate coat: musclaris. Inner longitudinal and outer circular layers of smooth muscle fibres
• Superficial coat: adventita - blood vessels, lymphatic vessels and nerves. Anchors ureters in place

Question 5

Identify the tissues of the bladder?

Answer 5

• Mucosa: transitional epithelium and lamina properties
• Intermediate musclaris: detrusor muscle consists of 3 layers of smooth muscle fibres
• Superficial coat - adventita. Aerolar connective tissue