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Renal Anatomy & Histology Flashcards

1
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Kidneys are considered retroperitoneal. What does this mean

A

They lie behind the peritoneal membrane that separates them from the internal abdominal organs

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2
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What level do the kidneys sit at

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About T12 - L3

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3
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Which kidney is lower

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The R

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4
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Define the renal hilum

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This is the entrance to the renal sinus which contains the blood vessels, renal pelvis, and nerves

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5
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The left kidney hilum is located where

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At transpyloric plane (T12)

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6
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The transpyloric plane runs through what on the right kidney

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The superior pole of the R kidney

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7
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Define the anatomical position of each ureter

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5 cm from the spinal column and intersects with transverse processes of lumbar spine

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8
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What is the purpose of the renal fascia

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Sends collagen bundles throughout paranephric fat to hold kidney in place

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9
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Superiorly, what is the renal fascia continuous with

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The inferior fascia of the diaphragm

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10
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Which N.’s pass diagonally across the posterior surface of the kidneys

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Subcostal N.
Iliohypogastric N.
Iliolingual N.

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11
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What separates the R kidney from the liver

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Hepatorenal recess

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12
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What is the order, anterior to posterior of the vessels in the renal hilum

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Renal V. To Renal A. To Renal Pelvis

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13
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Define the renal capsule

A

Denser irregular CT on the surface of the kidney with an inner layer of myofibroblasts

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14
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Define the renal cortex

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Outer portion containing renal corpuscles

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15
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Define the renal medulla

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Collection of renal pyramids and columns

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16
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Define renal columns

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Tissue lying between pyramids running from cortex to the calyx

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17
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Define renal lobes

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Single pyramids plus the surrounding adjacent cortex

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18
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Define renal papillae

A

Projections of medullary pyramids apices into calyxes

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19
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The ureters have three constriction points what are they

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At the renal pelvis
At the pelvic inlet
Passing into the urinary bladder

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20
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What is the major attachment of the adrenal glands

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The diaphragm

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21
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What does the R suprarenal gland connect with

A 
The IVC (ant/medially)
The liver (ant/laterally) 
The diaphragm (superiorly)
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22
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Where do the veins and lymph enter into the suprarenal gland

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The hilum

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23
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What is the major A. That supplies the ureters

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The renal branches

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24
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What are the two parts of the suprarenal gland

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  1. Suprarenal cortex

2. Medulla

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25
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Describe the suprarenal cortex

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Arises from mesoderm
Secretes corticosteroids and androgens

Causes kidney to retain Na and H2O

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26
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Describe the suprarenal medulla

A

Mass of nervous tissue derived from NC cells

Does the whole NE thing

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27
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Where do the renal artery branch into segmental A.’s

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At the hilum

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28
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What does the segmental A. Supply

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Whole branches of the kidney

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29
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Where does the interlobar A. Pass between

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Lobes of the kidney

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30
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Where does the arcuate A. Run

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Over top of the renal pyramid

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31
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Where does the cortical radiate A enter

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The cortex

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32
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Where does the Renal A. Arise from

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L1/L2

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33
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Where does the venous drainage of the ureters drain into

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Drains into the gonadal V.’s

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34
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Which sympathetic N.’s synapse at the aorticorenal ganglia and then into the kidneys

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Lesser splanchnic N. (T10/11)
Least splanchnic N. (T12)
Lumbar splanchnic N. (L1/2)

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35
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What is the parasympathetic innervation of the kidneys

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The Vagus N.

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36
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What is the urine forming unit of the kidney and what does it consist of

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The nephron which consists of renal corpuscle and renal tubules

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37
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Define the medullary ray

A

A vertical column of straight collecting ducts consisting of the

Proximal straight tubule
The ascending loop of Henle
The cortical collecting duct

38
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What does the cortex contain

A

Renal corpuscles
Convoluted and straight tubules
Portions of the collecting ducts

39
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What does the medulla contain

A

Renal columns and renal pyramids

40
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What is the role of the renal interstititum

A

Fibroblasts producing EPO which depends on O2 levels

41
Q

Define the glomerulus

A

A collection of capillaries which are fenestrated with open pores

42
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What is the parietal layer of Bowman’s capsule made up of

What about the visceral layer and the glomerular space

A

P - Simple squamous epithelium

V - podocytes

GS - primary filtrate

43
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What is the origin of the proximal convoluted tubule

A

The urinary pole

44
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What is contained in the vascular pole

A

The afferent and efferent arterioles

45
Q

What does the R suprarenal V. Drain into

What about the L suprarenal V

A

The IVC

The L renal V.

46
Q

Does the SNS N. To the suprarenal glands have a pre/post synaptic N? Explain

A

NO. Passes through aorticorenal plexus and synapses directly on to the chroffamin cells with a pre-synaptic N.

47
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What does the glomerular endothelium contain

A

Truly open fenestrations and aquaporins

48
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What is the role of the glycocalyx

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Has a negative charge which repels anions

49
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What can the glomerular endothelium generate and what is the significance of this

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NO and PGE2 which is influenced by Ang. II and can help retain H2O

50
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What is the physiological purpose of the podocytes (visceral layer of bowman’s capsule)

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A single layer of cells having pedicles that make filtration slits with ultrathin diaphragms to allows for selectivity of filtration

51
Q

Define the basement membrane and its function

A

A fused basement membrane of the endothelium and podocytes

Restricts passage of blood cells, Ig, and large proteins into the filtrate

52
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What type of collagen makes up the basement membrane

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Type 4 and 18

53
Q

Does the basement membrane allow passage of albumin?

54
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Define mesangial cells and their function

A

Support the glomerular loops and ECM of the podocytes

Also phagocytosis proteins and cellular debris

Also prevents glomerular distention due to high glomerular BP

55
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Where is the PCT only found

A

In the renal cortex

56
Q

The PCT is the most active tubule in what

A

Resorption and secretion

57
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What cell types makes up the PCT

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Simple cuboidal/columnar epithelium with a brush boarder

58
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What does the PCT resorb most of

A

Glucose and AA

59
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What does the PST contain

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High-affinity Na/Glu co-transporters to get what glucose and Na are missed by PCT

60
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Where does the loop of henle terminate near

A

The vascular pole

61
Q

Define the make up of the TDLoH

A

Thin permeable simple squamous epithelial wall with no brush border

62
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Define the make up of the ThALoH

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Simple cuboidal epithelium with numerous microvili but no brush border

63
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What is the role of the LoH

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To set up the hyperosmotic gradient and retain fluids

64
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Where is the DCT located

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In the cortex

65
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What makes up the DCT

A

Simple cuboidal epithelium

66
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What influences Na resorption in the DCT

A

Aldosterone

67
Q

What are the collecting ducts lined with

A

Simple cuboidal epithelium with simple columnar at their ends

68
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What is the primary function of the collecting ducts

A

Water reabsorption

69
Q

Final urine osmolality is determined by what

A

Resorbing water

70
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What are the two cell types of the collecting duct epithelium

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Light cells (principle cells) 
Dark cells (intercalated cells)
71
Q

What targets the principle cells

A

Aldosterone

72
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What is the function of the intercalated cells

A

H and bicarb trasnsport

73
Q

What are the two capillaries that the efferent arterioles can give rise to

A

Peritubular capillaries and vasa recta

74
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Define the peritubular capillaries

A

Surround the convoluted tubules and are lined with fenestrated endothelium

75
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Define the vasa recta

A

Thin walled vessels that line the descending LoH and are part of the urine concentrating system

76
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Define the JG cells

A

Mechanosensory cells which secrete renin if blood pressure is low

77
Q

Define the macula densa

A

Cells at the distal end of ThALoH which act as chemoreceptor by monitoring salt levels and signal the JG cells to secrete renin if needed (Na Low)

78
Q

What lines most of the urinary tract

A

Transitional epithelium

79
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What are the three layers of the transitional epithelium of the urinary tract

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Superficial (stretch and relaxed)
Intermediate (sliding)
Basal (stem cells)

80
Q

What is the purpose of the fusiform vesicles

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Adds plasma membrane to superficial epithelial cells to allow for stretch

81
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What is the purpose of the intermediate layer

A

To allow the superficial layer to stretch and contract as needed with the volume of urine

82
Q

What are the three layers of the ureter

A

Inner longitudinal
Outer circular
Outer longitudinal

83
Q

Define the trigone

A

Inferior/posterior wall where ureters and urethra open

84
Q

What is the bladder wall lined with

A

Transitional epithelium

85
Q

What are the three layers of thick muscle called in the bladder

A

The detrusor muscle

86
Q

Majority of the urethra is composed of what cell type

A

Pseudostratified columnar

87
Q

What cell type is found at the distal end of the urethra

A

Stratified squamous epithelium

88
Q

Females only have what type of urethra

A

Membranous

89
Q

Define the control and make up fo the internal and external urethral sphincters

A

Internal - involuntary smooth muscle that is part of the bladder wall

External - voluntary skeletal muscle which inhibits urination and is part of the pelvic floor

90
Q

What are the three regions of the male urethra and where do they lie

A
  1. Prostatic urethra - passes through prostate gland
  2. Membranous urethra - passes through urogenital diaphragm
  3. Spongy urethra - passes though the corpus spongiosum
91
Q

The suprarenal A.’s arise from what three sources

A

Superior suprarenal A. From the inferior phrenic A.
Middle suprarenal A. From the abdominal aorta
Inferior suprarenal A. From the renal A.

92
Q

What are the three A.’s of the suprarenal gland

A

Superior, middle, and inferior suprarenal A.’s

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