Organs
What is the purpose of the kidneys?
Filters waste and excess water water from the blood
Name the structures found in the renal hilum
The structures found in the renal hilum include the renal artery, renal vein, ureter, lymphatics, and nerves
The kidney is the size of a what?
A fist
What are kidney diseases?
Kidney disease can range from acute to chronic and can significantly impact kidney function
What type of epithelium lines the ureters?
Transitional epithelium
What do the ureters do?
Transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder
What is the function of the kidneys?
The kidneys filter waste products from the blood and produce urine.
How long is the Ureter?
The ureters which carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder can be 8 to 12 inches long.
What are kidney stones?
Hard deposits that form inside the kidneys due to the build-up of mineral and salt crystals in the urine
Which cells secrete renin in response to decreased blood NaCl concentration?
Juxtaglomerular cells.
What is the purpose of the bladder?
To store urine
What do the ureters do?
Ureters transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
How many cups can the bladder hold?
A healthy bladder can hold up to two cups of urine
What is Interstitial cystitis?
Interstitial cystitis, a type of bladder pain syndrome, is chronic pain in the bladder and pelvic floor of unknown cause
What is the function of the brush border on epithelial cells of the proximal convoluted tubule?
To increase surface area for absorption of nutrients and water
What does the urethra do?
Transports urine from the bladder to the outside of the body
What is the function of the bladder?
The bladder stores urine until it is expelled.
What is the shape of the Bladder when it is not full?
When empty the bladder is about the size and shape of a pear
What is Glomerulonephritis?
Glomerulonephritis is a term used to refer to several kidney diseases
How does the ureter move urine towards the bladder?
Through peristaltic contractions
What does the renal pelvis do?
Funnels urine to the ureter
What is the urethra?
The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body.
How much does an average person pee a day?
A typical day a healthy adult produces about 3 to 8 cups of urine.
What is Acute kidney failure?
Acute kidney injury, previously called acute renal failure, is a sudden decrease in kidney function that develops within seven days, as shown by an increase in serum creatinine or a decrease in urine output, or both.
How does the ureter move urine towards the bladder?
Through peristaltic contractions