Anatomy

Decalcifying Agents: Uses, Requirements, And Types Question 1. Decalcifying agents Answer: Uses: To study the structure of tooth and pulp calcification Evaluate the biological response of pulp to the restorative material Requirements: Ensure complete removal of calcium Causes minimum damage to cells and tissues Causes nonimpairment to substantial … [Read more...] about Decalcifying Agents: Uses, Requirements, And Types

Changes In Glomerular Filtrate In PCT And DCT Describe the changes undergone by the glomerular filtrate as it courses through the proximal and distal convoluted tubule. Answer: When the glomerular filtrate flows through the tubular portion of nephron, both quantitative and qualititative changes occur. Changes occurring in proximal convoluted tubule: The proximal … [Read more...] about Changes In Glomerular Filtrate In PCT And DCT

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