Renal Structures and Nephron Anatomy

Vocabulary flashcards covering the components of the kidney, vessel names as transcribed, and the specific segments of the nephron and their associated substances.

Nephrons

Functional units of the kidney, with approximately $1 \, \text{million/Kidney}$.

Renal Corpuscle

A structure composed of the Glomerus and the Glomerular Capsule (Bowman's Capsule).

Glomerus

One of the two main components of the Renal Corpuscle.

Glomerular Capsule

Also known as Bowman's Capsule, it is part of the Renal Corpuscle.

Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT)

A section of the nephron where glucose and $H_2O$ are processed.

Loop of Henle

Also referred to as the Nephron Loop, it consists of a Descending limb and an Ascending Limb.

Descending limb

The portion of the Loop of Henle associated with the movement of $H_2O$.

Ascending Limb

The portion of the Loop of Henle associated with Electrolytes ($Na, Cl, Mg$) and $NaCl$.

Distal Convoluted Tubule (DCT)

A section of the nephron following the Loop of Henle involving $H_2O$.

Afferent Arteriole

An arteriole that enters the area of the renal corpuscle.

Efferent Arteriole

An arteriole that exits the area of the renal corpuscle.

Collecting Duct

The final structure in the nephron diagram that leads to Urine formation.