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
Anatomy
Renin-Angiotensin Mechanism And Its Role In Blood Pressure
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
Glomerular Filtration Rate: Understanding Kidney Function
Glomerular Filtration Rate: Understanding Kidney Function Question 1. What is glomerular filtration rate? How it is measured? Answer: Glomerular filtration rate: Definition: Glomerular filtration rate is the total quantity of filtrate formed in all the nephrons of both the kidneys in the given unit of time. Value: 125 ml/min. About 170-180 … [Read more...] about Glomerular Filtration Rate: Understanding Kidney Function
The Nephron: Structural And Functional Unit Of The Kidney
The Nephron: Structural And Functional Unit Of The Kidney Question 1. Functions of kindey. Answer: 1. Role in homestasis: Kidneys regulate various activities in the body, which are concerned with homeostasis. Filter the blood and excrete its waste products. Conserves water when it decrease and excretes when excess. Retains sodium when osmolarity decreases … [Read more...] about The Nephron: Structural And Functional Unit Of The Kidney
Thermoregulation: How the Body Cools Itself in Hot Environments”
Thermoregulation: How the Body Cools Itself in Hot Environments” What are the physiological changes that occur in the body when exposed to high temperatures? Answer: Body responses to hot environment: Heat is lost from the body in several ways. Convection: 15% of heat is lost from body to the air by convection. The air in immediate contact with the skin … [Read more...] about Thermoregulation: How the Body Cools Itself in Hot Environments”