BIOM 2000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Renal Pyramids, Distal Convoluted Tubule, Catecholamine

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Kidneys: divided into regions, renal cortex (the outer region, renal medulla (the inside region, renal pelvis (inner collecting tube) Only once it reaches a certain point do we need to pee. 2 sphincters control the release of urine: internal urethral sphincter (involuntary, external urethral sphincter (voluntary) In a 24 hr period the body produces about 1-1. 8l of urine: urine concentrating mechanism is only used when a mammal is dehydrated and need to conserve water, major controlling factor is adh. Renal/urinary system: elimination of waste products from body, regulation of homeostasis. Manages water, electrolyte, and blood acid-base balance. Located against the dorsal body in a retroperitoneal position: why kidney conditions cause lower back pain. Bottom of kidney protrudes just past 12th rib. Kidney is divided into 3 main sections: renal cortex. Made of renal pyramids: renal pelvis. Ureters use peristalsis to move urine down into the bladder. Loss of urine prevented by 2 sphincters: internal urethral.

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