1. Each pair will be assigned a segment
of the nephron.
2. Describe the anatomical structure of
the nephron, the histology of its cells, and the role it plays in urine
production.
3. Describe its major role as filtration,
reabsorption or secretion.
4. With each segment of the nephron, a
regulatory mechanism is listed. Describe the physiological response
of that system.
5. Use pictures to depict the action.
Renal Corpuscle (glomerulus, afferent
and efferent arterioles)
Impact of a decline in systemic blood
pressure
Atrial Natriuretic Peptide
Proximal Convoluted Tubule and Peritubular
Capillaries
How does reabsorption occur?
What is reabsorbed? How?
Loop of Henle (descending and ascending)
Counter current multiplication
Vasa Recta
Distal Convoluted Tubule and Juxtaglomerular
Apparatus
JGA and Renin Secretion
PTH and Calcitriol
Secretion: of what? How?
Connecting tubules, Collecting ducts and
Papillary duct
Aldosterone
Antidiuretic Hormone
Reabsorption: of what? How?
Each autonomic event and reaction should be
paired up.