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Structure and Function of the Renal Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systemsand Urologic Systems

Chapter 35Chapter 35

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Structures of the KidneyStructures of the Kidney KidneysKidneys

RetroperitonealRetroperitoneal Renal capsuleRenal capsule Renal fasciaRenal fascia HilumHilum

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Structures of the KidneyStructures of the Kidney

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Structures of the KidneyStructures of the Kidney Renal cortexRenal cortex Renal medullaRenal medulla Renal pyramidsRenal pyramids Renal columnsRenal columns Minor calyx Minor calyx Major calyxMajor calyx Renal pelvisRenal pelvis

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Structures of the KidneyStructures of the Kidney

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NephronNephron 1.2 million nephrons per kidney 1.2 million nephrons per kidney Functional unit of the kidneyFunctional unit of the kidney

Superficial cortical nephronsSuperficial cortical nephrons Midcortical nephronsMidcortical nephrons Juxtamedullary nephronsJuxtamedullary nephrons

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NephronNephron Renal corpuscleRenal corpuscle

GlomerulusGlomerulus Bowman capsuleBowman capsule Mesangial cellsMesangial cells

Bowman spaceBowman space

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GlomerulusGlomerulus FiltrationFiltration Formation of Formation of primary primary urineurine

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GlomerulusGlomerulus Glomerular filtration membraneGlomerular filtration membrane

Glomerular endotheliumGlomerular endothelium Basement membraneBasement membrane Capillary epitheliumCapillary epithelium

• Also referred to as podocytes or visceral epitheliumAlso referred to as podocytes or visceral epithelium

• Filtration slitsFiltration slits

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NephronNephron Juxtaglomerular apparatus Juxtaglomerular apparatus

Juxtaglomerular cellsJuxtaglomerular cells Macula densaMacula densa

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Juxtaglomerular ApparatusJuxtaglomerular Apparatus

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NephronNephron Renal tubulesRenal tubules

Proximal tubuleProximal tubule Loop of HenleLoop of Henle Distal tubuleDistal tubule Collecting ductCollecting duct Principal cellsPrincipal cells Intercalated cellsIntercalated cells

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Structures of the KidneyStructures of the Kidney

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Structures of the KidneyStructures of the Kidney

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Blood VesselsBlood Vessels Renal arteriesRenal arteries Interlobar arteriesInterlobar arteries Arcuate arteriesArcuate arteries Interlobular arteriesInterlobular arteries Afferent arteriolesAfferent arterioles Glomerular capillariesGlomerular capillaries Efferent arteriolesEfferent arterioles Peritubular capillaries and vasa rectaPeritubular capillaries and vasa recta

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Structures of the KidneyStructures of the Kidney

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Structures of the KidneyStructures of the Kidney UretersUreters

30 cm long30 cm long Long, intertwining muscle bundlesLong, intertwining muscle bundles Pass obliquely though posterior aspect of bladderPass obliquely though posterior aspect of bladder Peristaltic activityPeristaltic activity Micturition compresses the lower end of the ureter Micturition compresses the lower end of the ureter

to avoid urine refluxto avoid urine reflux

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Structures of the Urologic SystemStructures of the Urologic System BladderBladder

Detrusor muscleDetrusor muscle Transitional epitheliumTransitional epithelium TrigoneTrigone Micturition reflexMicturition reflex

UrethraUrethra Internal and external sphinctersInternal and external sphincters 3 to 4 cm in females3 to 4 cm in females 18 to 20 cm in males18 to 20 cm in males

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Bladder and UrethraBladder and Urethra

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Renal Blood Flow (RBF)Renal Blood Flow (RBF)

Receive 1000 to 1200 ml of blood per minuteReceive 1000 to 1200 ml of blood per minute 600-700 ml as plasma (renal plasma flow [RPF])600-700 ml as plasma (renal plasma flow [RPF])

Glomerular filtration rate (GFR)Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) Filtration of plasma into the Bowman spaceFiltration of plasma into the Bowman space 20% of the RPF (120-140 ml/min)20% of the RPF (120-140 ml/min) Directly related to the perfusion pressure in the Directly related to the perfusion pressure in the

glomerular capillaries (RBF)glomerular capillaries (RBF)• Strict maintenance of 80-180 mmHg provides constant Strict maintenance of 80-180 mmHg provides constant

GFRGFR

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Regulation of RBF/GFRRegulation of RBF/GFR AutoregulationAutoregulation

Myogenic mechanism (stretch)Myogenic mechanism (stretch) Tubuloglomerular feedback (NaCl content)Tubuloglomerular feedback (NaCl content)

Neural regulationNeural regulation Sympathetic nervous systemSympathetic nervous system

• Vasoconstriction (diminishes GFR)Vasoconstriction (diminishes GFR)

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Renal FunctionsRenal Functions Regulation of blood volume and serum Regulation of blood volume and serum

osmolarity (water/sodium balance)osmolarity (water/sodium balance) ADHADH Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone systemRenin-angiotensin-aldosterone system

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Renal FunctionsRenal Functions Excrete metabolic wastesExcrete metabolic wastes

Creatinine, urea (end product of protein Creatinine, urea (end product of protein metabolism), certain drugsmetabolism), certain drugs

Regulate acid-base balanceRegulate acid-base balance Balance of HBalance of H++ and HCO and HCO33

Secrete hormonesSecrete hormones Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone systemRenin-angiotensin-aldosterone system ErythropoietinErythropoietin Conversion of vitamin D to usable formConversion of vitamin D to usable form

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Renal ProcessesRenal Processes FiltrationFiltration

Movement of protein free plasma across the Movement of protein free plasma across the glomerular membrane (hydrostatic pressure)glomerular membrane (hydrostatic pressure)

Tubular reabsorptionTubular reabsorption Movement of fluid/solutes from tubular lumen to Movement of fluid/solutes from tubular lumen to

the peritubular capillariesthe peritubular capillaries Tubular secretionTubular secretion

Transfer of substances from the peritubular Transfer of substances from the peritubular capillaries to the tubular lumencapillaries to the tubular lumen

ExcretionExcretion Elimination of fluids/substances in the final urineElimination of fluids/substances in the final urine

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Nephron FunctionNephron Function Glomerular filtrationGlomerular filtration

Net filtration pressureNet filtration pressure• Glomerular hydrostatic pressureGlomerular hydrostatic pressure

• Capsular hydrostatic pressureCapsular hydrostatic pressure

• Blood oncotic pressureBlood oncotic pressure

Filtration rateFiltration rate

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Tubular TransportTubular Transport Active transport of fluids and substancesActive transport of fluids and substances

Reabsorption: normally 99% of the glomerular Reabsorption: normally 99% of the glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed!filtrate is reabsorbed!

Urea: major constituent of urine, along with Urea: major constituent of urine, along with waterwater 50% of urea is reabsorbed, 50% excreted in the 50% of urea is reabsorbed, 50% excreted in the

urineurine Provides osmotic gradientProvides osmotic gradient

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Renal “Clearance”Renal “Clearance”

The ability of the kidneys to filter a substance The ability of the kidneys to filter a substance and excrete it in the urine is a reflection of the and excrete it in the urine is a reflection of the GFR, tubular secretion, and tubular reabsorption GFR, tubular secretion, and tubular reabsorption (thus also RBF and functioning of nephrons)(thus also RBF and functioning of nephrons)

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Glomerular FiltrationGlomerular Filtration

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Nephron FunctionNephron Function

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Nephron FunctionNephron Function

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Concentration and Dilution of Concentration and Dilution of UrineUrine

Countercurrent exchange systemCountercurrent exchange system Contributes to production of concentrated urineContributes to production of concentrated urine Fluid flows in opposite direction through parallel Fluid flows in opposite direction through parallel

tubestubes Fluid moves up and down the parallel limbs of the Fluid moves up and down the parallel limbs of the

loop of Henleloop of Henle The longer the loop, the greater the concentration The longer the loop, the greater the concentration

gradientgradient

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Countercurrent Exchange SystemCountercurrent Exchange System

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Concentration and Dilution of Concentration and Dilution of UrineUrine

UreaUrea CatecholaminesCatecholamines Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) UrodilantinUrodilantin Natriuretic peptideNatriuretic peptide DiureticsDiuretics

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Renal HormonesRenal Hormones Vitamin DVitamin D ErythropoietinErythropoietin

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Tests of Renal FunctionTests of Renal Function Clearance and glomerular filtration rateClearance and glomerular filtration rate

InulinInulin CreatinineCreatinine

Clearance and renal blood flowClearance and renal blood flow Blood testsBlood tests

Plasma creatinine concentrationPlasma creatinine concentration Plasma cystatin C concentrationPlasma cystatin C concentration Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)

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Tests of Renal FunctionTests of Renal Function UrinalysisUrinalysis

Urine colorUrine color Urine pHUrine pH Specific gravitySpecific gravity Urine sedimentUrine sediment

• RBCsRBCs• CastsCasts• CrystalsCrystals• WBCsWBCs

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Tests of Renal FunctionTests of Renal Function UrinalysisUrinalysis

Reagent strips (dipsticks)Reagent strips (dipsticks)• GlucoseGlucose• BilirubinBilirubin• UrobilinogenUrobilinogen• Leukocyte esteraseLeukocyte esterase• NitratesNitrates• KetonesKetones• ProteinsProteins• RBCs, hemoglobin, and myoglobinRBCs, hemoglobin, and myoglobin

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Aging and Renal FunctionAging and Renal Function Decrease in kidney sizeDecrease in kidney size Decrease in renal blood flow and GFRDecrease in renal blood flow and GFR Number of nephrons decrease due to renal Number of nephrons decrease due to renal

vascular and perfusion changesvascular and perfusion changes Glomerular capillaries atrophyGlomerular capillaries atrophy Tubular transport response decreasesTubular transport response decreases Increased bladder symptomsIncreased bladder symptoms

Urgency, frequency, and nocturiaUrgency, frequency, and nocturia