Histology of the Kidney Flashcards
Between the endothelial cell of the glomerular capillary and the podocytes is a crucial _____ called the filtration barrier.
basal lamina
Where are principal cells found?
in the collecting duct
Where are the renal tubules?
extend from the cortex down into the medulla
Where does aldosterone act upon in the nephron?
- the DCT
- the collecting duct
The ______ arteries run between the medullary pyramids.
interlobar
Cells in the thin Loops of Henle are what type?
simple squamous epithelium
Cells of the thick ascending Loop of Henle are what type?
cuboidal epi
What kinds of cells comprise the DCT?
cuboidal epi
Where does ADH act upon in the nephron?
- the DCT
- the collecting duct
The efferent arterioles form a capillary plexus that initially surrounds tubules of the nephron within the cortex and can enter the medulla as a capillary plexus called the ______.
vasa recta
Cells in the ______ are simple squamous epithelium.
thin Loops of Henle
What kind of cells are found in the collecting duct?
- principal (clear) cells
- intercalated cells (cuboidal and columnar)
The bladder is unique in that it contains ____ cells.
transitional epi
What are the 2 main functions of the nephron?
- blood filtration
- selective reabsorption
The arcuate arteries of the kidney branch into the ____ arteries.
interlobular