Short Answer Questions
- For each of the organs of the nephron describe their function & histology.
a. Renal Corpuscle:
a. Histology:
b. Function:
b. Proximal Convoluted Tubule:
a. Histology:
b. Function:
c. Nephron Loop:
a. Histology:
b. Function:
d. Distal Convoluted Tubule:
a. Histology:
b. Function:
e. Collecting Duct:
a. Histology:
b. Function:
- Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System (RAAS) Describe the hormones, the secreting organs, and the effect of each hormone on their target organs. Describe how these hormones specifically work to affect blood pressure.
- Anti Diuretic Hormone (ADH) Describe the hormone, the secreting organ, and the effect of the hormone on its target organs. Describe how this hormone specifically works to affect blood pressure.
- Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP) Describe the hormone, the secreting organ, and the effect of the hormone on its target organs. Describe how this hormone specifically works to affect blood pressure.