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What is the superior pole?
The superior pole refers to the top portion of an anatomical structure, such as the superior pole of the kidney or spleen. It is the part located highest or closest to the head in the body.
Are the adrenal glands in the umbilical region?
Kind of.....they are lateral to it on the top (superior) of the kidneys.
Are aquaporins in all parts of the body?
They are found on the surface of eukaryotic cells
What is an indentation in the medial surface of the kidney?
An indentation in the medial surface of the kidney is known as the renal hilum. This area serves as the entry and exit point for structures such as the renal arteries, veins, and ureters. It is located on the concave side of the kidney and plays a critical role in the organ's function by allowing the passage of blood vessels and urine drainage. The hilum is essential for maintaining the kidney's connection to the circulatory and urinary systems.
What are the target tissues of the tyroid and parathyroid glands?
The target tissues of the thyroid gland include organs and tissues throughout the body that require thyroid hormones for regulation of metabolism. The target tissues of the parathyroid glands are mainly the bones, kidneys, and intestines where parathyroid hormone (PTH) regulates calcium and phosphorus levels.
What do the words parathyroid hormone mean?
Parathyroid hormone is a hormone secreted by the Parathyroid glands. It increases the concentration of calcium in the blood. It effects bone, kidney and intestine tissue.
What is the superior pole?
The superior pole refers to the top portion of an anatomical structure, such as the superior pole of the kidney or spleen. It is the part located highest or closest to the head in the body.
What kidney is more superior?
Left Kidney
Parathyroid hormone PTH increases what?
increases Ca++ (but not phosphate) reabsorption from the glomerular filtrate of kidney nephrons
Which one is the main primary target tissue of Parathyroid hormone the kidney or bones?
The main primary target tissue of the Parathyroid hormone is the bone, but the kidneys are a target as well.
Is the heart anterior to the liver?
Yes, the liver is in front of the stomach and the kidneys are behind.
Are the adrenal glands in the umbilical region?
Kind of.....they are lateral to it on the top (superior) of the kidneys.
Are aquaporins in all parts of the body?
They are found on the surface of eukaryotic cells
The brush border is located in the?
The brush border is located on the surface of microvilli which are found on the apical surface of epithelial cells lining the small intestine and kidney tubules. It increases the surface area for absorption of nutrients and ions.
What gland sits along the superior border of the kidney?
suprarenal
Kidney stones as well as bones with a moth-eaten appearance?
Hyperparathyroidism resulting from a parathyroid gland tumor; the treatment is removal for the tumor.
What structure rests on the superior pole of each kidney?
adreanal gland
