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Lecture 41 and 42: Urinary Microanatomy I and II Flashcards

1
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2 layers of kidney capsule

A

outer
inner

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2
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what is the capsule of kidney continuous with

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connective tissue of walls of calyces and renal pelvis

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which layer of kidney capsule is adjacent to parenchyma

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inner layer

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4
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capsule outer layer: features and function

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fibroblasts, collagen
protection

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5
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capsule inner layer: features and function

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myofibroblasts
contractibility, aid in resisting volume and pressure variations

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6
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2 components of kidney parenchyma

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cortex
medulla

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7
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what 2 structures make up medulla

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renal pyramids
renal columns

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renal pyramid

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pyramidal tissue masses within medulla

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renal columns: definition and function

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spaces in between renal pyramids
where blood vessels pass through

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renal lobe: 2 components

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renal pyramid + adjacent renal cortex and column tissue (cortical region)

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11
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each lobe drains into

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1 minor calyx

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12
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renal papilla

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pyramid projection into minor calyx

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13
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area cribosa

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surface of papilla with openings of papillary ducts

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14
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path of urine from kidney to bladder

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minor calyx –> major calyx –> renal pelvis –> ureter

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15
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functional unit of kidney

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nephron/uriniferous tubule

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16
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uriniferous tubule: 2 components

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nephron + collecting duct

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17
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2 tubules in nephron

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proximal
distal

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18
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each tubule is divided into 2 regions

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straight
convoluted

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19
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what 3 structures make up the loop of henle

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straight region of proximal tubule
straight region of distal tubule
thin loop of henle

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20
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what structures make up the renal tubule

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straight and convoluted regions of both proximal and distal tubules
thin loop of henle

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21
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which nephron structure is not included as part of the renal tubule

A

renal corpuscle

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22
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renal corpuscle function

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filter blood in capillaries –> form ultrafiltrate in urinary space

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23
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2 components of renal corpuscle

A

glomerulus
glomerular/bowman’s capsule

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24
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2 features of glomerulus

A

-renal corpuscle
-fenestrated capillary bundle
-afferent and efferent arteriole

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25
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2 layers of glomerular capsule

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parietal
visceral

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26
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epithelium of parietal layer: glomerular capsule

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simple squamous

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27
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visceral layer: glomerular capsule

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layer of podocytes that covers glomerulus

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28
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pedicels

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secondary processes that interdigitate
foot processes that extend from podocytes and wrap themselves around capillaries of glomerulus to form filtration slits

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29
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what forms filtration slits: glomerular capsule

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pedicels

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30
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2 specialized cells in renal corpuscle

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mesangial cells
podocytes

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31
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mesangial cells: definition and functions

A

modified smooth muscle cells
secrete extracellular matrix (mesangium) for support
regulate glomerular distension (contraction)
keep glomerular filtration apparatus clean from filtration residues

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32
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3 components of glomerular filtration apparatus

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glomerular endothelium
glomerular basement membrane
podocyte filtration slits

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33
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what kind of capillaries are found in glomerular epithelium

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fenestrated

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34
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glomerular basement membrane features

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thick basal lamina with collagen, laminin, fibronectin, entactin

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35
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podocyte filtration slits definition

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filtration slit diaphragm
zipper like frame of nephrin and adhesion proteins

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36
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glomerular filtration apparatus: contributions of each region

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fenestrations = size selective filter
basal lamina = physical barrier and ion selective filter
filtration slit diaphragm = size selective filter

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37
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Proximal tubule of kidney: functions

A

Reabsorption of ions and fluid
Secretion of calcitriol

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38
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Calcitriol

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Increases Ca+ uptake and concentration in blood
Secreted in proximal tubule of kidney

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39
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Convoluted/straight regions of proximal tubule: histology

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Simple cuboidal epithelium
Microvilli brush border
Lateral and basal folds
Many mitochondria, vesicles and lysosomes at basal

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40
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Thin loop of henle: functions

A

Absorption of fluid by countercurrent exchange with vasa recta
Concentrate urine

41
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countercurrent exchange: definition and transport of fluid

A

Gradient dependent transport of fluid into blood
Lower osmolarity in ultrafiltrate, higher osmolarity in blood plasma —> fluid transport into blood
Occurs in thin loop of henle

42
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Thin loop of henle: epithelium (hint: remember function)

A

Simple squamous epithelium

43
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Distal tubule of renal tubule: function

A

Selective secretion and absorption of ions

44
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Osmoregulation of distal tubule : secretion vs absorption

A

Secretion to ultrafiltrate if high concentration of ions in blood
Absorption if low concentration of ions in blood

45
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What ion is juxtaglomerular apparatus specific to

46
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Juxtaglomerular apparatus functions

A

sensor that helps maintain sodium homeostasis and regulates blood pressure

47
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Where is juxtaglomerular apparatus located

A

Distal tubule of renal tubule

48
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Distal tubule: histology

A

Simple cuboidal epithelium
No clear cell borders
Many mitochondria

49
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Proximal vs distal tubule: epithelium difference

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Proximal = simple squamous
Distal = simple cuboidal

50
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blood supply kidney

A

renal artery and vein

51
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2 arterioles in kidney

A

afferent
efferent

52
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afferent arteriole: blood flow

A

from renal artery to glomerular capillaries

53
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efferent arteriole: blood flow

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from glomerular capillaries to cortical and medullar capillaries

54
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efferent arteriole: function

A

nourish cortical and medullary tissue

55
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efferent arteriole: 2 types of capillary networks

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peritubular cortical
peritubular medullary

56
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efferent arteriole: peritubular cortical capillary network

A

reabsorption of ultrafiltrate in cortex
endothelium secretes erythropoietin

57
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erythropoietin: function

A

increase rate of production of RBCs in response to falling levels of oxygen in tissues

58
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efferent arteriole: peritubular medullary capillary network

A

vasa recta for countercurrent exchange
in thin henle loop

59
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where is erythropoetin secreted

A

endothelium of peritubular cortical capillary network within efferent arteriole of kidney

60
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2 components of juxtaglomerular apparatus

A

macula dense
juxtaglomerular cells

61
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juxtaglomerular cells functions (2)

A

monitor sodium concentration in blood
secrete renin

62
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macula densa function

A

monitor sodium concentration in ultrafiltrate
secrete ATP, adenosine, NO and prostaglandins to stimulate juxtaglomerular cells

63
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when do juxtaglomerular cells secrete renin

A

low concentration of sodium in blood

64
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when does macula dense stimulate juxtaglomerular cells

A

low concentration of sodium in ultrafiltrate

65
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renin function/effects (renin-angiotensin aldosterone system)

A

increase reabsorption of sodium = fluid transfer from tissues to blood = greater blood volume
increases blood pressure

66
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collecting duct of kidney: function

A

conduct urine into minor calices

67
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3 regions of collecting ducts

A

cortical collecting duct
medullary collecting duct
papillary duct

68
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cortical and medullary collecting ducts: epithelium

A

cuboidal epithelium

69
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2 types of cells found in kidney collecting ducts

A

light cells
dark cells

70
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collecting duct light cells: stimulated by, function

A

stimulated by ADH (antidiuertic hormone)
provide water permeability

71
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collecting duct dark cells: function (general)

A

acid base balance

72
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dark cells response when blood is too basic

A

secrete carbonate into urine to decrease pH

73
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dark cells response when blood is too acidic

A

secrete H+ to increase pH

74
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papillary duct: epithelium

75
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are light or dark cells more predominant

76
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location of papillary ducts

A

distal
toward papillary tip

77
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2 regions within outer medulla

A

thin stripe
thick stripe

78
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2 types of nephrons

A

juxtamedullary
cortical

79
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juxtamedullary nephron: appearance, function

A

long looped
performs most urine concentration

80
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cortical nephrone: appearance, function

A

short looped
performs most filtration/absorption

81
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microanatomy of urinary passages (mucosa, etc)

A

mucosa: transitional epithelium
lamina propria: fibroelastic CT
muscularis: smooth and CT, peristalsis
adventia: peritoneum

82
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transitional epithelium in urinary passages aka

A

uroepithelium

83
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uroepithelium: features, specialized cells

A

stratified
surface cells, intermediate cells, basal cells
-highly distensible
impermeable to water and salts

84
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what structure makes uroepithelium impermeable to water and salts

A

urothelial plaques

85
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urothelial plaques definition

A

lipid layer on surface of superficial cells

86
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uroepithelial surface cells: function

A

secrete lipids/urothelial plaques to make epithelium imermeable to water and salt

87
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surface cells location

A

apical surface of epithelium

88
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distended vs undistended lumen: uroepithelium

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distended: cells flattened (bladder empty)
undistended: cells are round and bulge into lumen (bladder full of urine)

89
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what muscle is found in muscularis layer of urinary bladder

A

detrusor muscle

90
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rugae in bladder: function

A

folds that give bladder distensible property

91
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which layer of bladder is rugae located

92
Q

3 male urethras

A

-prostatic
-pelvic
-penile

93
Q

prostatic vs pelvic vs penile urethra: epithelium

A

prostatic: transitional
pelvic: stratified/pseudostratified columnar
penile: stratified squamous nonkeratinized

94
Q

female urethra is divided into ________ regions

95
Q

2 regions of female urethra

A

initial segment
terminal segment

96
Q

initial vs terminal segment of female urethra: epithelium

A

initial: transitional
terminal: stratified squamous nonkeratinized

97
Q

paraurethral mucus glands: definition and function

A

open to urethra of both males and females
lubrication and protection

98
Q

where does filtration occur within renal corpuscle

A

glomerulus

99
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where is urinary space within renal corpuscle

A

bowman’s capsule

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