Biology 2402 A&P II         Lecture Review Questions          
Urinary     
Dr. Weis                   

1. Know two functions of the kidney

2. Describe and draw with labels the gross anatomy of the kidney

3. Describe and draw with labels the two major types of Nephrons regarding their parts and function.

4. Give the blood supply to the kidneys and the capillary beds that are created from the afferent arteriole and efferent arteriole.

5. JGA definition and description and function.

6. Vasa Recta definition, description, function

7. Physiology of the 3 major processes :   KNOW THESE VERY WELL !!!

glomerular filtration :: how occurs, results, what is GFR, what affects GFR, how it is regulated the end results (what is filtered vs. what is not filtered).

Tubular reabsorption :: where it occurs, what happens at each section of the tube and the  results, how it is regulated, 4 examples of substances reabsorbed

Tubular Secretion :: fxn, what happens, 2 examples of substances secreted

8. Define CCM (counter current multiplication), the structures involved and it=s results (what happens).

9. What are diuretics and give an example

10. Describe urine in regards to NORMAL :: color, pH, composition (components) and concentration in terms of specific gravity.  
Know what might be considered abnormal if seen during this test.

11. Define renal threshold and what happens if overloaded

12. List three (3) problems seen with the kidneys

13. Know the other organs of the urinary system :

14. Name four (4) problems associated with the other organs of the urinary system

15. Define micturition.  Know the nerves involved and a problem

16. Name three aging changes seen with the Urinary System

17. Know the hormones that come from the kidney and their source, cause for release, and target organ