Ronal contex Ronal modula Renal papilla Minor calyx K Kidney Ronal contex Ronal modulla (b) Cortical nephron and vascular supply Renal capsule KA UA E comedullary junction Nephron loop N O -Papillary duct Renal papilla Minor calyx Urine

Q: How is water transported in the kidney

A: The transport of water in kidney.

Q: If the afferent arterioles dilate or constrict, what happens

A: GFR(glomerular filtration rate)- the measure of how much blood is filtered by the kidneys per…

Q: What would be the impact of dysfunctional (leaky) glomerular basal lamina?What effect would this…

A: Marcello Malpigh, an Italian scientist, identified the glomerulus.  A little ball-shaped structure…

Q: explain the development of  kidneys

A: The kidneys are located in the abdomen toward the back, normally one on each side of the spine. Each…

Q: Define and briefly describe the three steps required for micturition to occur.

A: The urinary system is a vital body organ system comprised of various organs like kidneys, ureters,…

Q: List the veins through which blood leaves the kidney, in sequence from smallest to largest.

A: The veins carrying deoxygenated blood from the kidney to the inferior vena cava is known as a renal…

Q: Explain how the peritubular capillaries are adapted for receiving reabsorbed substances.

A: The peritubular capillaries are the small, porous, blood vessels of the renal system that are…

Q: An infant is born with narrowed renal arteries. What effect will this condition have on urine…

A: The kidneys are the functional units of the urinary system. The kidneys contain nephrons, which are…

Q: Hypertension is often a symptom of urinary system diseases and disorders. Explain why this is so

A: Hypertension It is clinical syndrome characterized by systolic blood pressure is more than 140mm Hg…

Q: What is the physiology of the kidneys? Give as much information and details as possible.

A: Kidneys are made up of nephrons which consists of glomeruli and tubules which work together to form…

Q: Describe how the collecting duct harnesses the medullary osmotic gradient to concentrate urine. Name…

A: The kidney plays important role in human body systems. The kidney regulates H20 balance, ion…