Urinary System
Answer the following questions. Add space below each question as needed to insert your answer.
1. Identify the major organs and their functions.
2. Observe a frontal view of the kidney and define and describe the following structures: capsule, cortex, medulla, renal pyramids, renal papillae, calyx, pelvis and ureters.
3. Observe a picture of a nephron and identify the following structures: Bowman’s capsule, proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule and collecting tubule (duct).
4. Identify the following blood vessels and define their functions: interlobular artery, afferent arteriole, glomerulus, efferent arteriole, peritubular capillaries, and interlobular vein.
5. Differentiate between a cortical nephron and a juxtamedullary nephron.
6. Explain the relationship between the juxtamedullary apparatus, renin, aldosterone, angiotensin converting enzyme, angiotensin I, angiotensin II and the renin-angiotensin system.
7. Briefly describe the following disorders associated with the urinary system: nephritis, kidney stones, urinary tract infections, renal failure.
