Random anatomy and phsyiology Flashcards
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Where do the nerves, artery, and lymphatics enter the kidney ?
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The renal hilum.
2
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What is the renal medulla made up of ?
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The renal medulla is the middle part, which is made up of Renal pyramids.
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4
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What percentage of the CO does the kidneys recieve ?
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25%
5
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What is the Juxtaglomerular complex ?
What cells does it include ?
What process is it involved with ?
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The part where the DCT meets the affertent arterial.
THE DCT has macula densa cells - These sense when levels of NA and CL are low. eg in hypovolemia and hypotension.
In these situations, these cells send a signal over to the juxtaglomerular cells located in the afferent arteriole. In response to this the juxtaglomerular cells release an enzyme called RENIN which increases sodium reabsoption.
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