Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems

kidneys

ureters

bladder

urethra

cortex

medulla

lobe

calyces

nephron

juxtamedullary nephrons

glomerulus

proximal tubule

loop of Henle

distal tubule

renal arteries

renal veins

glomerular filtration rate (GFR)

0

glomerulus

ADH

SIADH

Diabetes insipidus

aldosterone

diuresis

erythropoietin

renin

angiotensin II

voiding

urine

creatinine clearance

creatinine

BUN

increased BUN

0