Kidneys Flashcards
Tufe of capillaries intersposed between an efferent and afferent arteriole
Glomerulus
What type of cells do renal tubules have?
Simple cuboidal
Cell type of glomerular outer parietal layer
Simple squamous
Histologic feature of PCT
Simple cuboidal with brush border
Histologic feature of loop of henle(thin limbs)
Simple squamous
Histologic feature of loop of henle- thick limbs
Simple cuboidal, no microvilli
Histologic feature of DCT
Simple cuboidal with short microvilli
Most abundant cells in collecting system
Principal cells
Cells found in collecting system
Principal cells, intercalated cells
Cells found in collecting duct that absorb sodium and secrete potassium
Principal cells
Found in collecting duct: bicarbonate and potassium; secrete hydrogen
Intercalated cells
Glomerular filtration barrier consists of
Capillary endothelium, basement membrane, podocyte foot process
Component of filtration barrier that filters by SIZE
Capillary endothelium
JG cells are located where?
Afferent arteriole
Macula densa are located where?
Distal tubules
Monitors concentration of sodium in the distal tubules
Macula densa
Contains receptors for angiotensin II and atrial natriuretic peptide
Messngial cells
The kidney closely interact with what muscle?
Psoas major
Covering of the kidney
Perirenal, pararenal fat, GEROTA’s fascia
True capsule of kidney
Fibrous capsule
Areolat tissue outside of perirenal fat
Gerota’s fascia
Usual site for renal transplant
Iliac fossa
W/c 2 arteries are anastamosed during renal transplantation
Renal artery and internal iliac artery
W/c 2 veins are anastamosed during renal transplantation
Renal vein and external iliac vein
