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Exercise 40 Test

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name the 2 distinct capillary beds that the capillary vascular supply consists of
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the glomerular (Bowman's) capsule is
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what does the glomerular's inner/visceral wall consist of
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voiding is also known as
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this is an ___ function
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all other organs besides the kidneys provide temporary
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filration is the role of the
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how long is the urethra in males
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the urethra of males has a ____ function
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the tissue in the loop of Henle is
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what is filtration
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what type of pressure is the peritubular capillaries
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what hold the kidneys in a retroperitoneal position?
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what is another name for the glomerulus-capsule complex?
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the kidney's maintain
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urethra
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JGA; juxtaglomerular apparatus
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explain the performance functions of the kidneys
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external urethral orifice
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the __ kidney is slightly lower than the ___ kidney
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right kid is slightly lower than the left kid
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a passive process in which a portion of the blood passes from the blomerular bed into the glomerular capsule; filtrate enters the proximal convoluted tubule where tubular reabsorption & secretionb begin
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excretory
D.
renal corpuscle
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drains the bladder
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glomerulus
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approximately 20cm (8 inches)
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podocytes; highly specialized cells
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(1) act as a blood "filter" (2) a blood "processor"; allows toxins, metabolic wastes & excess ions to leave the body in the urine while simultaneously retaing needed substances & returning them to the blood
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anterior to the vaginal opeing, the external opening
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simple squamous epithelium
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fat deposits (adipose capsules) & fibrous renal capsules
M.
dual
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plays an important role in filtrate formation
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the electrolyte, acid-base, & fluid balances of the blood & is a mj. function of homeostatic organ of the body
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low-pressure
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glomerulus & peritubular capillary bed
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micturition; urine empties from the bladder
S.
storage reservoirs or transportation channels for urine
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the enlarged end of the tubule encasing the glomerulus
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the glomerulus produces the ___ & the peritubular capillaries __ most of that filtrate
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where are cortical nephrons located?
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what type of tissue is the wall of the renal tubule composed almost entirely of?
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vessels leading to & from the glomerulus, the 1st capillary bed are both __
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(1) it is a urine conduit to the body exterior (2) provides a passageway for the ejaculation of semen
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receives urine via the ureters & discharges it via the urethra, stores it temporarily
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when the kidneys are less securely anchored to the body wall due to reduced or rapid weight loss (very thin individuals); may cause kidneys to drop to a lower position
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drains the bed
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the reverse process of tubular reabsorption; important for the disposal of substances not already in the filtrate (drug metabolites) controlling device for blood pH
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triangular region of the bladder which is delineated by three openings (2 ureteral & 1 urethral orifice)

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