1
Q
Components of the lower urinary tract?
A
- Ureters
- Bladder
- Urethra
2
Q
Main function of ureter?
A
Drain urine at low pressure from kidneys to bladder
3
Q
What is trigone?
A
- Smooth inner area of bladder that funnels into urethra
- At the base of trigone are ureteral orifices
4
Q
3 layers of bladder from inner to outer?
A
- Transitional epithelium
- Lamina propria
- Detrusor muscle: deep muscle
5
Q
What is the urothelium?
A
- Transitional epithelium
- Covers renal pelvis, ureters, bladder, and parts of urethra
- 3 - 5 layers than can contract and expand
- Appears cuboidal when bladder is not distended
- Appears flat when bladder is distended
6
Q
What are umbrella cells?
A
- Epithelial cells at top of urothelium that cover rest of
7
Q
Functions of urothelium?
A
- Protect against changes in volume
- Protect from caustic effects of urine
8
Q
Where is urothelial carcinoma found often?
A
Most often in bladder
9
Q
Which urethra is connected to reproductive system?
A
Male
10
Q
How does female urethra protect itself from acidic urine?
A
Mucous secreting glands, called glands of Littre, help protect the epithelium from the effects of urine
MHD V: Renal
flashcards
Decks in class (28)
# Cards
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10.27: intro42
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10.27: Renal I29
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10.28: Renal II31
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10.28: Renal III36
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10.30: Renal IV41
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10.30: Renal V43
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10.30: Renal Review49
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10.30: Renal Review II13
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11.2: Clinical I40
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11.2: Clinical II43
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11.3: Clinical III54
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11.3: {Na]42
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11.4: Htn38
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11.4: Acid / Alka38
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11.5: Anemia I57
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11.5: Anemia II46
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11.6: Transfusion I52
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11.6: Transfusion II40
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11:9: UTI38
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11:9: Autoimmunity44
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11.10: Immunodeficiency65
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11.10: Vasculitis96
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Hist for Path: 119
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Hist for Path: 222
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Hist for Path: 310
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Hist for Path: Hematopoetic8
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Clinical approach to anemia online37
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Renal Review0
