BIOM 3200 Study Guide - Final Guide: Renal Function, Ascending Limb Of Loop Of Henle, Distal Convoluted Tubule

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Kidneys lie on either side of the vertebral column, below the diaphragm and liver (size of a fist) Urine produced in the kidneys is drained into the renal pelvis cavity, and is channeled from each kidney to the urinary bladder via the ureters (long ducts) Medulla: striped from tubules and blood vessels. Composed of renal pyramids separated by renal columns. The cavity of the kidney is divided into several section: Each pyramid projects into a small depression called a minor calyx several minor calyces form a major calyx) The major calyces join to form the funnel-shaped renal pelvis. Renal pelvis collects urine from the calyces, transports it to the ureters and urinary bladder. Neural stimulation is required for the bladder to empty (ach stimulates muscarinic ach receptors in the detrusor muscle) 2 muscular sphincters surround the urethra and are regulated by urination (micturition) Lower sphincter external urethral sphincter (voluntary skeletal muscle)

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