Kristensmith Taylor

Micturition Reflex: Mechanism and Neural Control Question 1. What is micturition reflex? Describe the process of urine formation. Answer: Micturition: It is a process by which the urinary bladder empties itself when it becomes filled. Micturation reflex: Micturition occurs by a reflex process called micturation reflex. It constitute of impulses initiated by … [Read more...] about Micturition Reflex: Mechanism and Neural Control

Cortical vs Juxtamedullary Nephrons: A Comparison Question 1. Distinguish between cortical nephrons and juxtamedullary nephrons. Answer: Based on the situation of renal corpusles the nephrons are classified into. Cortical nephron Juxtamedullary nephron. Question 2. Proximal convoluted tubule. Answer: It is the coiled portion arising from Bowman's … [Read more...] about Cortical vs Juxtamedullary Nephrons: A Comparison

The Nephron: Structural And Functional Unit Of The Kidney Nephron. Answer: Definition: Nephron is the structural and functional unit of kidney. Size and number: Total length ranges from 4565 mm. Each kidney consists of approximately 1 to 1.3 million nephrons. Parts: Each nephron is formed by. Renal or malpighian corpuscle. It consists … [Read more...] about The Nephron: Structural And Functional Unit Of The Kidney

Kidney Microstructure: Exploring the Juxtaglomerular Apparatus Draw and describe the juxtaglomerular apparatus. What are its functions? Answer:             It is a specialized organ situated near glomerulus of each nephron. It is formed by. 1. Macula Densa: The cells of this zone are specialized renal tubular epithelia cells located at the site where thick … [Read more...] about Kidney Microstructure: Exploring the Juxtaglomerular Apparatus

Renin-Angiotensin Mechanism And Its Role In Blood Pressure Question 1. Reninangiotensin mechanism. Answer: Reninsecretion: Renin is a glycoprotein with 340 amino acids. Stimuli for rennin secretion: Low blood pressure. Low ECF volume. Sympathetic stimulation. Low plasma sodium. Reninangiotensin system: Actions: 1. Angiotension II. … [Read more...] about Renin-Angiotensin Mechanism And Its Role In Blood Pressure