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Review Questions
1. Describe the basic function of the urinary system.
2. List the major components of the urinary system.
3. Describe the following renal structures: renal cortex, renal medulla, pyramid, renal papillae, renal pelvis, and renal calyces (calyx).
4. Describe the blood flow to the kidney.
5. Name the functional microscopic unit of the kidney and describe its specific parts.
6. Describe the glomerulus and the renal corpuscle.
7. Describe the overall nephron physiology. Define urine.
8. Describe glomerular filtration.
9. Discuss the effects of increased blood pressure and decreased blood pressure (as in hemorrhaging) on glomerular filtration.
10. Describe the reabsorption and secretion that occur in all parts of the nephron.
11. Describe the function of ADH. Where is it made and stored?
12. Describe the function of aldosterone. Where is it made?
13. Describe the changes in urine volume and concentration as urine passes through the nephron and collecting tubule.
14. Describe the location and function of the ureters and urinary bladder.
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