EXAM 4 Flashcards
Chapter 20, 21, and 22
Retroperitoneal cavity
“behind”
where kidneys reside
Adipose tissue (urinary tract)
connective tissue, surrounds and cushions kidneys and holds them in place
Which kidney is usually lower/higher
Left kidney is usually higher, because of the liver on the right
Structure of the kidney (medula, cortex, pelvis)
renal medulla - middle of the kidney
renal cortex - outer layer
renal pelvis - where urine collects and empties into ureters
Renal pyramids
cone shaped areas in the kidney where the renal cortex dips down
Renal columns
dipped down areas of the renal cortex in between renal pyramids
Functional unit of the kidneys (how many per kidney, function, what do they filter)
Nephrons - 1 to 1.5 mil per kidney
Main function is to filter blood.
Also filter out other things like hydrogen ions, bacteria, antibiotics
Functions of the kidneys (one word)
Regulate
Remove
Control
Form
What do kidneys regulate
Volume and composition of body fluids
Blood pressure through production of enzyme renin
What do kidneys remove
metabolic wastes, excess water, and excess electrolytes
what do kidneys control
rate of erythropoiesis through the hormone erythropoietin
what do kidneys form
the active form of vitamin D
Renal corpuscle is composed of what 2 structures
Glomerulus - cluster of capillaries
Glomerular capsule - Bowman’s capsule, saclike structure surrounding glomerulus
Ingoing and outgoing vessels of gromerulus
Afferent arterioles - carries blood to the clusters
Efferent arterioles - carries blood away from the clusters
Renal tubule structure in order
Proximal tubule
Nephron loop / loop of Henle descending limb
Nephron loop ascending limb
Distal tubule
Peritubular capillaries
network of capillaries surrounding the exterior of the nephron loop
Acute vs chronic glomerulonephritis
Inflammation of the glomeruli
Acute - 1 to 3 weeks after Streptococcal infection, antigen-antibody complex blocks glomeruli. Most people regain kidney function
Chronic - progressive, eventually the kidneys fail, more likely to die from
Nephritis
Inflammation of the kidneys
Figure 12.20 structure in order (urinary)
glomerulus > glomerular capsule > proximal tubule > descending limb > ascending limb > distal tubule > collecting duct > minor calyx > major calyx > renal pelvis > ureter > urinary bladder > urethra
Renal corpuscle (figure 20.12)
glomerulus > glomerular capsule
Urine formation (figure 20.12)
Glomerulus > glomerular capsule > proximal tubule > descending limb > ascending limb > distal tubule > collecting duct
Parts of nephron (20.12)
glomerulus > glomerular capsule > proximal tubule > descending limb > ascending limb > distal tubule
Drainage system (20.12)
minor calyx > major calyx > renal pelvis > ureter
urine secretion (20.12)
minor calyx > major calyx > renal pelvis > ureter > urinary bladder > urethra
Storage structure (20.12)
urinary bladder
elimination structure (20.12)
urethra
3 steps of urine formation
- Glomerular filtration
- Tubular reabsorption
- Tubular secretion
glomerular filtration
Water, smaller molecules, ions filtered out leaving larger molecules (proteins) behind in plasma
Glomerular filtrate is similar to
interstitial fluid, lymph, and plasma, minus large proteins
Pressure that drives glomerular filtration
hydrostatic pressure
GFR
glomerular filtration rate
the most commonly measured index of kidney function
how many times a day is plasma filtered
60 times a day
How many liters of fluid are filtered
How much becomes urine
24 hours: filter 180 L
0.6-2.5 L become urine
Glomerular filtrate will continue to be produced if
as long as the systemic blood pressure maintains normal limits
what happens when GFR is too slow vs too fast
Too fast: increased urine output, more substances end up in the urine
Too slow: increased reabsorption, decreased urine output
keeping GFR constant by adjusting what
to maintain homeostasis, the body must adjust glomerular blood pressure
Tubular reabsorption
From the renal tubules to the peritubular capillaries
4 items reclaimed through tubular reabsorption
Extra Water
Extra Electrolytes
Amino acids
Glucose
Renal plasma threshold
normally all of the filtered glucose is reabsorbed back into the bloodstream,
when the renal plasma threshold is exceeded, some of the glucose will end up in the urine
Glycosuria
glucose in urine
Diuresis
increase in urine volume
endocytosis used to reclaim what molecules
Smaller proteins such as albumins
Na+ ions - which percentage is reabsorbed and by what process
approximately 70% reabsorbed by active transport
Nephrotic syndrome (what it causes & what it leads to)
proteinuria (plasma proteins are being lost)
leads to edema
Tubular secretion
from the peritubular capillaries to the renal tubules
Urea, uric acid, each derives from the catabolism of what
urea: catabolism of amino acids
uric acid: the catabolism of purines (adenine and guanine)
Gout
type of arthritis- uric acid crystals fill up in the joints
pH of urine influenced by reabsorption or secretion of what
by absorption/secretion of H+ (hydrogen ion)
Probenecid
- given with certain antibiotics to block tubular secretions to increase antibiotic levels in the blood.
- increases secretion of uric acid in patients with gout
Urine is ____% water
95%
4 common solutes in urine. Which one is the most prevalent
Urea - most abundant
Uric acid
Creatinine
Creatine
4 items that should not be in urine
Glucose
Proteins
Ketones
Blood cells
Renal clearance (tests)
the rate of which a chemical is removed from the plasma
Tests include:
Inulin clearance
creatinine clearance test
Ureters (+ which muscle)
from kidneys to the bladder
smooth muscle for peristalsis that help move the urine down.
Urethra
from bladder to the outside of the body
ESWL
extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (procedure that breaks down stones)
nephrolithiasis
kidney stones
2 urethral sphincters
internal and external
Male’s internal urethral sphincter prevents what
prevents the flow of semen into the bladder during ejaculation
Trigone
floor of the bladder
Detrusor
smooth muscle of the bladder
micturition
urination
The formation of angiotensin (BP regulation - figure 20.19)
Liver: produces angiotensinogen
Kidneys: produce Renin > Angiotensin 1
Renin converts angiotensinogen to Angiotensin 1
Lungs: produce angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)
This converts angiotensin 1 to angiotensin 2
= causes vasoconstriction, which increases BP
medications that lower BP
ACE inhibitors
Adult FEMALE body by weight - percentage of water and why
52% water by weight
tend to have more adipose tissue
less H2O
Adult MALE body by weight - percentage of water
63% by weight
males tend to have more muscle tissue
more H2O