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Which two structures make up the renal corpuscle? |
The glomerulus and bowmans capsule |
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What are the layers of the bowmans capsule? |
- Inner visceral layer / podocytes
- Outer parietal layer
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What are the two parts of the proximal tubule? |
- Pars convoluta
- Pars recta
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True/False - The proximal tubule has a brush border of microvilli? |
True |
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What is significant about the basal lamina of cells in the proximal tubule? |
It is striated. This increases the surface area for reabsorption |
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What are the three parts of the loop of henle? |
- Thin descending limb
- Thin ascending limb
- Thick ascending limb
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The collecting duct forms the link between which two structures? |
- The distal tubule
- The area cribosa of the papilla
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What are the two cell types found in the collecting duct? |
- Intercalated cells
- Principal cells
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What is the vasa recta? |
The name given to the blood vessels supplying the renal medulla |
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