Long Loops of Henle: The Secret to Concentrated Urine Question 1. Juxtamedullary nephron. Answer: Based on the situation of renal corpuscles, nephrons are of two types. 1. Cortical nephron. 2. Juxtamedullary nephron. Juxtamdullary nephron: It is present at the junction of the cortex and medulla. It consists of long Henle's loop which penetrate deep into … [Read more...] about Long Loops of Henle: The Secret to Concentrated Urine
Anatomy
The Micturition Reflex: How Your Bladder Knows When to Empty
The Micturition Reflex: How Your Bladder Knows When to Empty Question 1. Juxtaglomerular apparatus. Answer: Definition: It is as specialized organ situated near the glomerulus of each nephron of both the kidneys. Structure: It is made up of. Macula densa. Extraglomerular mesengial cells. Juxtaglomerular cells. Functions: Secretes … [Read more...] about The Micturition Reflex: How Your Bladder Knows When to Empty
Understanding Nephrons: How Your Kidneys Filter and Concentrate Urine
Understanding Nephrons: How Your Kidneys Filter and Concentrate Urine Question 1. Pathological constituents of urine. Answer: Question 2. Renal tubular function. Answer: Renal tubules bring about. Secretion: It refers to the transport of solutes from the peritubular capillaries into the tubular lumen. It causes further addition of substances from the … [Read more...] about Understanding Nephrons: How Your Kidneys Filter and Concentrate Urine
Signs Of Kidney Problems In Urine: Glucose, Proteins, And Ketone Bodies
Signs Of Kidney Problems In Urine: Glucose, Proteins, And Ketone Bodies Question 1. Enumerate factors affecting GFR. Give its normal value. Answer: Factors affecting GFR: Age Change in renal blood flow Changes in hydrostatic pressure Changes in concentration of plasma proteins Colloidal osmotic pressure Capillary pressure Systolic arterial pressure … [Read more...] about Signs Of Kidney Problems In Urine: Glucose, Proteins, And Ketone Bodies
Role Of Renin In Blood Pressure Regulation: Mechanism And Physiology
Role Of Renin In Blood Pressure Regulation: Mechanism And Physiology Question 1. Cystmetrogram Answer: Cystometrogram allows to assess how bladder and sphincter behave while storing urine and while passing urine. This test is done for people with urinary incontinence, people who have difficulty with urination, and in people with neurologic diseases that can affect … [Read more...] about Role Of Renin In Blood Pressure Regulation: Mechanism And Physiology