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The nephorns are formed by the renal corpuscle and the renal tubes?
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Mucoprotein excreted by the epithelial cells of the renal tubes?
Casts
What is the function of renal column?
Renal columns are bands of granular tissue that separate adjacent renal pyramids. They contain vessels and urinary tubes that run to the cortex.
The renal pelvis is divided in small tubes?
think you must mean the major and minor calyx.
Where is the renal system located?
The renal or urinary system, comprising the kidneys, bladder and connecting tubes, is located in the back of the abdomen (kidneys) and inside the pelvis near the groin (bladder, urethra). The bladder is connected to the kidneys via a pair of tubes called ureters.
Why are volcanoes formed in groups?
Tubes
What are the tubes formed by bifurcation of the trachea?
alveoli
Distal convoluted tubules flow directly into what structures?
The structures that distal tubes flow into are the collecting ducts of the kidneys. The collecting ducts are small tubes through which urine flows into the renal pelvis.
Are crystals frequently formed in volcanic tubes?
yes
What are the tubes formed from living cells which transport carbohydrates?
cuticle
Fertilized egg typically formed here?
A fertilized egg is formed in the uterine (fallopian) tubes.
What is the microscopic funtional unit of the kidney?
The tiny filtering units of kidney are the nephrons.there are millions of them in our body.they contain a number of network of tubes, cells and canals specialised in transmittingThe kidney is responsible for maintaining fluid balance within the body. The basic structural and functional units of the kidneys are the nephrons. Each nephron is made of intricately interwoven capillaries and drainage canals to filter wastes, macromolecules, and ions from the blood to urine. The approximately 1 million nephrons in each human kidney form 10-20 cone-shaped tissue units called renal pyramids that span both the inner and outer portions of the kidney, the renal medulla and renal cortex.There are two main parts of a nephron: the renal corpuscle and renal tubule.Renal Corpuscle StructureThe renal corpuscle is the initial filtering component of the nephron and is made up of two structures known as the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule. The Bowman's capsule is a double membrane that cups the glomerulus. The glomerulus is a capillary extension, a small network of thin blood vessels, receiving blood from the renal circulation. The glomerular filtration rate is a measure of kidney function. Renal Tubule StructureRenal tubules are a duct system beginning at the Bowmen's capsule in the cortex, looping through the renal medulla, and returning to the cortex to connect to the collecting duct system. Each renal tubule is divided into a proximal tubule, loop of Henle, and distal convoluted tubule. The proximal tubular has a brush border, that is microvilli, that increases the surface area for absorption. The distal convoluted tubule meets the afferent arteriole of the corpuscle as it joins the collecting tubule; this is called the macula densa. Nephron FunctionThe blood is filtered and urine formed by the actions of the nephrons. In each nephron, high pressure in the glomerulus pushes water and small dissolved materials into the extravascular space of the Bowman's capsule and into the tubule. The proximal tubule reabsorbs water, salts, glucose, and amino acids to maintain electrolyte levels in the body. The interstitium of, that is the tissue space surrounding, the loop of Henle concentrates salts that will be excreted in the urine, creating a concentration gradient in the medulla. The limbs of Henle's loop are permeable to particular ions (descending, water and some urea; thin ascending, general ions; medullary thick ascending - sodium, potassium, chloride), with the cortical thick ascending limb draining into the distal convoluted tubule. The distal tubule contains cells specialized in active transport and maintains urine and blood pH levels, particularly through the regulation of sodium and potassium.
What is cancer of the kidney called?
Cancer of the kidney is most commonly referred to as renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Renal cell carcinoma is the most common type of kidney cancer, accounting for about 90% of all cases. It originates in the small tubes of the kidneys where urine is formed. There are different subtypes of renal cell carcinoma, and they may have distinct characteristics. Some common subtypes include: Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma (ccRCC): This is the most common subtype, accounting for approximately 70-80% of all renal cell carcinomas. It is characterized by clear cells when viewed under a microscope. Papillary Renal Cell Carcinoma: This subtype makes up about 10-15% of renal cell carcinomas. It is characterized by the development of small finger-like projections in the tumor. Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma: Chromophobe RCC is a less common subtype, accounting for about 5% of cases. It is characterized by large, pale cells. Collecting Duct Carcinoma: This is a rare and aggressive type of renal cell carcinoma that arises in the collecting ducts of the kidney. Unclassified Renal Cell Carcinoma: In some cases, the tumor may not fit neatly into one of the established subtypes and is classified as unclassified.
