Physiology 2130 Final: Physiology Study Notes- Renal Phys. .docx
9 Apr 2013
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The seven major functions of the kidney: regulation of extracellular fluid volume and blood pressure. 300mosm: regulation of osmolality, maintain ion balance, maintain ph, excretion of waste. Ammonia, alcohol and drugs: production of hormones, production of glucose. Blood supply enters and exits the inner concave side of each kidney. The exit of the ureter comes form the inner side of the. Calyces: are large funnel shaped structures that collect the urine form the minor calyces, which fit over the pyramid tissue in the medulla section of the kidney. The pyramids are organized laterally around the renal pelvis. Cortex: is the tissue that lies on top of the medulla, and a capsule covers the whole structure (nephrons are the working tissue located in these areas. The nephron: functional unit of the kidney, each kidney has approximately 1 million nephrons, made of two basic structures . The renal corpuscle: composed of the glomerulus and.
