urinary Cells

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Vocabulary flashcards reviewing various kidney and urinary system cells and their primary functions.

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Podocytes

Cells that help filter blood.

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Macula densa

Cells that sense NaCl (salt) in the tubule.

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Granular (JG) cells

Cells that release renin to help raise blood pressure.

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Mesangial cells

Cells that support and clean the glomerulus, and help control filtration.

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Principal cells

Cells that reabsorb Na* and water, and secrete K+.

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Intercalated cells

Cells that control blood pH by handling H* and bicarbonate.

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PCT cells

Cells that reabsorb most filtered water and useful substances.

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DCT cells

Cells that fine-tune salt and calcium levels.

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Transitional epithelial cells

Cells that stretch when the bladder fills.