Nephron/Kidney Regions(Matching)

Question 0

PCT

Answer 0

Does the most modifying by reabsorption and some secretion

Question 1

Glomerular capsule

Answer 1

Double-walled epithelium and specialized spherical capillary bed that captures filtrate

Question 2

Descending loop

Answer 2

Modifies filtrate; reabsorbs H2O

Question 3

Ascending loop

Answer 3

Modifies filtrate; reabsorbs Na+ and Cl-

Question 4

DCT

Answer 4

Modifies filtrate with some secretion and variable reabsorption due to hormones

Question 5

Renal corpuscle

Answer 5

Cup where blood is filtered from capillaries

Question 6

Glomerulus

Answer 6

Fenestrated capillary network

Question 7

Juxtaglomerular apparatus

Answer 7

Cluster of adjacent smooth muscle and DCT cells that secrete renin and EPO

Question 8

Renal tubule

Answer 8

Passageway for filtrate

Question 9

Loop of Henle

Answer 9

Reabsorbs only salt and H2O

Question 10

Collecting duct

Answer 10

Tube that drains many nephrons; continues H2O reabsorption and variable ions

Question 11

Renal fascia

Answer 11

Anchors and supports

Question 12

Adipose capsule

Answer 12

Protection

Question 13

Renal capsule

Answer 13

Maintains shape

Question 14

Minor calyx

Answer 14

Drains urine from 1 pyramid

Question 15

Major calyx

Answer 15

Drains urine from 2+ pyramids

Question 16

Renal pelvis

Answer 16

Collects all urine

Question 17

Ureter

Answer 17

Paired tubes that carry urine from kidneys to the bladder

Question 18

Juxtaglomerular complex

Answer 18

Macula densa and Juxtaglomerular cells

Question 19

Macula densa

Answer 19

Simple cuboidal cells of DCT

Question 20

Juxtaglomerular cells

Answer 20

SM cells between arterioles; respond to blood O2 and pressure and send a messenger to DCT to secrete EPO and renin