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Kim Ferguson

Anatomy Weeks 14

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The _____ is a structure important in maintaining blood flow because it secretes rennin when blood pressure to the afferent arteriole drops. juxtaglomerular apparatus
The branch of the abdominal aorta that brings blood into each kidney is the renal artery.
The ureter of each kidney conducts urine inferiorly from the kidney to the bladder.
The nephron loop reabsorbs water. sodium. chloride. all of the above.
Identify the letter that indicates blood vessels covered by podocytes. C
Identify the letter that indicates the blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood to the kidney. C
Urine is approximately 95% water.
Urine is formed by the nephron by means of which three processes? filtration, reabsorption, and secretion
The principal organ of the urinary system is the kidney.
Identify the letter that indicates the efferent arteriole. A
Crystallized mineral chunks that develop in the renal pelvis or calyces are called kidney stones.
Knot of capillaries that directs blood into the efferent arteriole. glomerulus
Identify the letter that indicates the vasa recta. E
Identify the letter that indicates the major calyx. E
Identify the letter that indicates the glomerulus. B
Identify the letter that indicates the region of the nephron with receptors sensitive to antidiuretic hormone (ADH). C
Urine is formed by the nephron by means of which three processes? filtration, reabsorption, and secretion
The capillary network that is fitted neatly into the glomerular capsule is the glomerulus.
Identify the letter that indicates a cortical radiate artery. A
The term that describes an inflammation of the bladder is cystitis.
Identify the letter that indicates the parietal layer of glomerular capsule. D
_____ has a central role in the regulation of urine volume. ADH
The mechanism for voiding urine begins with the voluntary relaxation of the external sphincter muscle of the bladder.
Identify the letter that indicates an expanded portion of the ureter. D
The term that describes an inflammation of the bladder is cystitis.
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