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Anatomy and Physiology - The Urinary System - Page 1 preview imageStudy GuideAnatomy and Physiology–The Urinary System1.Quiz: Regulation of Urine Concentration1. QuestionThe highest concentration of solutes is associated within which region of the nephron loop?Answer Choices• in the actual loop portion of the nephron loop• in the ascending limb of the nephron loop• in the descending limb of the nephron loopCorrect Answerin the actual loop portion of the nephron loopWhy This Is CorrectThebottom (loop portion)of the nephron loop (Loop of Henle) is where the filtrate becomesmostconcentrated.This happens because:•thedescending limballowswater to leave, concentrating the filtrate•the deeper you go into the medulla, themore salty (hypertonic)the environment becomesSo thehighest solute concentrationoccurs at thedeepest part of the loop.2. QuestionWhich part of the nephron loop is associated with active transport of solutes out of the nephron?
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Anatomy and Physiology - The Urinary System - Page 2 preview imageStudy GuideAnswer Choices• in the actual loop portion of the nephron loop• the ascending limb of the nephron loop• the descending limb of the nephron loopCorrect Answerthe ascending limb of the nephron loopWhy This Is CorrectTheascending limbpumps solutes likesodium (Na⁺) and chloride (Cl⁻)out of the nephron usingactive transport(especially in the thick ascending limb).Important point: The ascending limb isnot permeable to water, so water stays inside whilesolutes leave—this helps create the concentration gradient needed to concentrate urine.2.UretersTheuretersare two thin tubes—one coming from each kidney. Their main job is tocarry urinefrom the kidneys to the urinary bladder.How Ureters Enter the Urinary BladderThe ureters enter the urinary bladder from theback side.A special thing about them is that they enter the bladder at anangle.Why is this angle important?When the bladder fills up with urine, pressure builds inside it, and this pressurepushes on the ureteropenings, forcing themto close.This helps prevent urine from flowing backward into the ureters.
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Anatomy and Physiology - The Urinary System - Page 3 preview imageStudy Guide2.1Layers of the Ureter WallIf you look at a cross-section of a ureter, you can see it hasthree tissue layers:Inner Layer: MucosaThemucosais the innermost layer and it includes:•transitional epithelium•a connective tissue layer called thelamina propriaThe ureter also secretesmucus, which protects the ureter lining from the urine.Middle Layer: MuscularisThemuscularisis the middle layer made ofsmooth muscle.It has two muscle directions:•longitudinal•circularThese smooth muscle fibers createperistalsis, which pushes urine forward toward the bladder.Outer Layer: AdventitiaThe outer layer is called theadventitia.It is made ofareolar connective tissueand contains:•nerves•blood vessels•lymphatic vesselsThis layer helps support and protect the ureter from the outside.
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Anatomy and Physiology - The Urinary System - Page 4 preview imageStudy GuideKey Takeaways•Ureters carry urine:kidneys → urinary bladder•Enter bladder at anangleto prevent backflow•3 layers:mucosa, muscularis, adventitia•Peristalsis in muscularis moves urine forward3.Quiz: Ureters1. QuestionThe ureters leave the kidneys and enter the urinary bladder on the __________ side.Answer Choices• anterior• posterior• superiorCorrect AnswerposteriorWhy This Is CorrectThe ureters travel downward from the kidneys and enter the urinary bladder from theposterior(back) side.This helps prevent urine from flowing backward toward the kidneys.2. QuestionUnder normal circumstances, how many ureters enter the urinary bladder?
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Anatomy and Physiology - The Urinary System - Page 5 preview imageStudy GuideAnswer Choices• 1• 2• 3Correct Answer2Why This Is CorrectNormally, there aretwo ureters—one coming from theright kidneyand one from theleft kidney.Each ureter carries urine into the bladder for storage before it is eliminated.4.Urinary BladderTheurinary bladderis amuscular, sac-like organthat stores urine until it is ready to leave thebody.4.1The Trigone (Triangular Base Area)Inside the bladder, there is a smooth triangular region called thetrigone.This trigone is formed by three openings:•Two ureter openings(where urine enters from the kidneys)•One urethra opening(where urine leaves the bladder)So, the trigone acts like acontrol areawhere urine enters and exits.What Happens When the Bladder Is Empty vs Full?When the bladder is empty•it collapses•folds form in the bladder wall calledrugaeThese folds allow the bladder to stretch later.
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Anatomy and Physiology - The Urinary System - Page 6 preview imageStudy GuideWhen the bladder fills with urine•the rugae (folds)stretch out•the bladder becomes morespherical•the inside becomessmoothThis happens because the bladder expands to hold more urine.4.2Layers of the Urinary Bladder WallThe bladder wall hasthree layers, similar to the urethra:MucosaThis is the inner lining of the bladder.It helps protect the bladder from the stored urine.Muscularis (Detrusor Muscle)The muscular layer of the bladder is called the:detrusor muscleThis strong muscle helps the bladdercontractduring urination.AdventitiaThe outer layer is theadventitia.It supports and protects the bladder from the outside.Internal Urethral SphincterAround the opening of the urethra, there arecircular smooth muscle fibersthat form the:internal urethral sphincterThis sphincter helps control the flow of urine from the bladder into the urethra.
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Anatomy and Physiology - The Urinary System - Page 7 preview imageStudy Guide5.Quiz: Urinary Bladder1. QuestionThe trigone is an area located within the __________.Answer Choices• urethra• urinary bladder• renal pelvis areaCorrect Answerurinary bladderWhy This Is CorrectThetrigoneis a smooth triangular region locatedinside the urinary bladder.It is formed by the openings of:•thetwo ureters(where urine enters)•theurethra(where urine leaves)6.Anatomy of the KidneysTheurinary systemplays a huge role in keeping the body stable (maintaininghomeostasis).It helps by:removing harmful substances from the bloodcontrolling water balancehelping regulate blood pressure and pHThe main organs of this system are thekidneys. Each kidney containsmillions of tiny filteringunitscallednephrons.
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Anatomy and Physiology - The Urinary System - Page 8 preview imageStudy GuideThe urinary system also includes:•ureters(carry urine to bladder)•urinary bladder(stores urine)•urethra(releases urine outside)What the Urinary System DoesBlood is filtered bytwo kidneys, and the kidneys produceurine, which contains:•toxic substances•waste productsUrine flows like this:Kidneys → Ureters → Urinary bladder → Urethra → Outside the body6.1Protective Layers Around the KidneysEach kidney is protected bythree layers:Renal Fascia•thin, outer fibrous connective tissue layer•surrounds the kidney and adrenal gland•attaches the kidney to nearby structuresAdipose Capsule•middle layer made of fat•cushions and protects the kidneysRenal Capsule•inner fibrous membrane•helps prevent infections from entering the kidney
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Anatomy and Physiology - The Urinary System - Page 9 preview imageStudy Guide6.2Main Regions Inside the KidneyInside the kidney, there arethree main regions:Renal Cortex•outer region•borders the convex (curved) side of the kidneyRenal Medulla•deeper region next to the cortex•made of cone-shaped structures called:renal pyramids (medullary pyramids)The tips of pyramids are called:renal papillae(point inward)Between pyramids are unstriped areas called:renal columnsRenal Sinus•a cavity near the medulla•opens to the outside through the:renal hilusThrough the renal hilus, these enter/exit the kidney:•ureter•nerves•blood vessels•lymphatic vesselsThe renal sinus contains the:renal pelvis(funnel-shaped) → joins the ureter
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Anatomy and Physiology - The Urinary System - Page 10 preview imageStudy GuideBlood and Nerve Supply of the KidneysSince kidneys filter blood, they need astrong blood supply.Blood Flow Into the Kidney (Arteries)Blood enters through the:renal artery→ renal hilusThen it branches step-by-step:1.segmental arteries2.interlobar arteries (between pyramids)3.arcuate arteries (curve along cortex–medulla border)4.interlobular arteries (enter cortex)5.afferent arterioles → glomerulus
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