Urinary System
Urinary System
Urinary System
• inner portion
Chapter 14 – DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Renal pyramid:
Nephron
What is it?
• 2 kidneys
• 2 ureters • functional unit of kidneys
• 1 urinary bladder • over 1 million/kidney
• 1 urethra
Components of Nephron
Kidney Characteristics Renal corpuscle:
Shape and size:
• structure that contains a Bowman’s capsule and
• bean shaped glomerulus
• weighs 5 oz. (bar of soap or size of fist)
Bowman’s capsule:
Location:
• enlarged end of nephron
• th rd
between 12 thoracic and 3 lumbar vertebra • opens into proximal tubule
• contains podocytes (specialized cells around
Kidney Structures glomerular capillaries)
Renal capsule:
Glomerulus:
• connective tissue around each kidney
• protects and acts as a barrier • contains capillaries wrapped around it
Proximal tubule:
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ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Prepared by: Francine Dianne Malabug
Date: 01-06-23
Anatomy and Physiology
Prepared by: Francine Diann Malabug
Professor: Mr. Carlos Mikhael Timbreza Date: 01-06-23
Regulation of Urine Concentration and Volume • Stretching of bladder stimulates sensory neurons to
Three Hormonal Mechanisms inform brain person needs to urinate
Urine Movement
Micturition reflex - activated by stretch of urinary bladder
wall
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ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Prepared by: Francine Dianne Malabug
Date: 01-06-23
Anatomy and Physiology
Prepared by: Francine Diann Malabug
Professor: Mr. Carlos Mikhael Timbreza Date: 01-06-23
Buffers
Respiratory System
Kidneys
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ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Prepared by: Francine Dianne Malabug
Date: 01-06-23