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1
Q

kidney position?

A

retroperitoneal between T11 and L3, right is 2 cm lower than left

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2
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what is the functional tissue of the kidney?

A

renal parenchyma

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3
Q

what ganglion inervates the hilum?

A

superior mesenteric ganglion

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4
Q

what do the kidneys secrete to increase BP?

A

renin

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5
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what secretes renin?

A

juxtaglomerular cells

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6
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hormones produced by kidney’s?

A

calcitriol, erythropoietin

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7
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what does calcitriol do?

A

active form of vit D, regulates phosphate and calcium

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8
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what are endogenous substances?

A

ammonia, urea, bilirubin, creatinine, uric acid

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9
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what are exogenous substances?

A

drugs and environmental toxins

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10
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what is the net amount of daily urine?

A

1-1.5L of urine per day

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11
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capacity of the bladder?

A

700-800 mL

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12
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what covers superior bladder?

A

serosa

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13
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what covers the posterior and inferior surfaces and is continuous w/ the ureters?

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adventitia

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