Juxtaglomerular apparatus as indicated by the name (juxta - near) refers to the collection of specialized cells which their primary function is to secrete the hormones.
The Renal tubule is a long, complicated tubule, about 15 mm long and 55 μm in diameter. The tubular portion of the nephron is the continuation of...
The renal corpuscle is formed by two parts: 1. Glomerulus 2. Bowman capsule (glomerular capsule), Glomerulus is a tuft of capillaries enclosed by bowman capsule.
A nephron is classified as the structural and functional unit of the kidney. The two types of nephrons are� cortical nephrons and juxtamedullary nephrons.
The 5 Functions of the kidneys are: Play role in homeostasis, Regulate Erythrocyte Production, secrete many hormonal substances, Regulate blood pressure and …
Gross internal anatomy of the kidneys is composed of renal cortex, Renal medulla, Renal pelvis, renal hilum and renal sinus, the size and shape of the kidneys…