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1 OpenStax-CNX module: m B108 BC Urinary System * Melodye Gold Based on Human Biology Chapter 12.2: Urinary System Anatomy and Function by OpenStax Willy Cushwa This work is produced by OpenStax-CNX and licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0 By the end of this section, you will be able to: Abstract Identify the following structures of the urinary system and describe their function: kidney, ureters, bladder, and urethra Describe the structure of the kidneys and the functions of the parts of the kidney Describe how the nephron is the functional unit of the kidney and explain how it actively lters blood and generates urine Detail the three steps in the formation of urine: glomerular ltration, tubular reabsorption, and tubular secretion 1 Anatomy of the Urinary System The kidneys, illustrated in Figure 1, are a pair of bean-shaped structures that are located just below and behind the liver in the abdominal cavity. The adrenal glands sit on top of each kidney and function as a component of the endocrine system. Kidneys lter blood and purify it. All the blood in the human body is ltered many times a day by the kidneys; these organs use up almost 25 percent of the oxygen absorbed through the lungs to perform this function. Oxygen allows the kidney cells to eciently manufacture chemical energy in the form of ATP through aerobic respiration. The ltrate coming out of the kidneys is called urine. Urine is carried from the kidneys to the urinary bladder via the ureters, which are approximately 30 cm long. As urine passes through the ureters, it does not passively drain into the bladder but rather is propelled by waves of peristalsis (smooth muscle contractions). The bladder collects urine from both ureters. During late pregnancy, its capacity (typically several hundred milliliters) is reduced due to compression by the enlarging uterus, resulting in increased frequency of urination. The urethra transports urine from the bladder to the outside of the body for disposal. The urethra is the only urologic organ that shows any signicant anatomic dierence between males and females; all other urine transport structures are identical. In females, the urethra is relatively short length, about 4 cm, and is less of a barrier to fecal bacteria than the longer male urethra (approximately 20 cm). This length dierence is the best explanation for the greater * Version 1.1: Aug 15, :39 pm

2 OpenStax-CNX module: m incidence of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women. The urethra in males also has a reproductive function, as it transports semen (sperm and accessory uids). Figure 1: Kidneys lter the blood, producing urine that is stored in the bladder prior to elimination through the urethra. (credit: modication of work by NCI)

3 OpenStax-CNX module: m Kidney Structure Internally, the kidney has three regionsan outer cortex, a medulla in the middle, and the renal pelvis in the region called the hilum of the kidney. The hilum is the concave part of the bean-shape where blood vessels and nerves enter and exit the kidney; it is also the point of exit for the ureters. The renal cortex is granular due to the presence of renal corpuscles; nephron tubules can be found throughout the renal cortex and renal pyramids, the multiple tissue masses that make up the majority of the renal medulla. There are, on average, eight renal pyramids in each kidney. Urine that is produced by the nephrons travels into the renal pelvis and then into the ureters, which carry the urine to the bladder. : Figure 2: The internal structure of the kidney is shown. (credit: modication of work by NCI) Because the kidney lters blood, its network of blood vessels is an important component of its structure and function. The arteries, veins, and nerves that supply the kidney enter and exit at the renal hilum. Renal blood supply starts with the branching of the aorta into the renal arteries and ends with the exiting of the renal veins to join the inferior vena cava, which transports blood back to the right atrium of the heart. The renal arteries split multiple times to form other blood vessels before branching into numerous aerent arterioles, and then enter the capillaries supplying the nephrons. As mentioned previously, the functional unit of the kidney is the nephron, illustrated in Figure 3. Each kidney is made up of over one million nephrons that dot the renal cortex. A nephron consists of three partsa renal corpuscle, a renal tubule, and the associated capillary network. :

4 OpenStax-CNX module: m Figure 3: The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney. The glomerulus and convoluted tubules are located in the kidney cortex, while collecting ducts are located in the pyramids of the medulla. (credit: modication of work by NIDDK) 2.1 Renal Corpuscle The renal corpuscle, located in the renal cortex, is made up of a network of capillaries known as the glomerulus and the capsule, a cup-shaped chamber that surrounds it, called the glomerular or Bowman's capsule. 2.2 Renal Tubule The renal tubule is a long and convoluted structure that emerges from the glomerulus and can be divided into three parts based on function. The rst part is called the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) due to its proximity to the glomerulus. The second part is called the loop of Henle, because it forms a loop (with descending and ascending limbs). The third part of the renal tubule is called the distal convoluted tubule (DCT). The DCT, which is the last part of the nephron, connects and empties its contents into collecting ducts. The urine will ultimately move into the renal pelvis and then into the ureters. 2.3 Capillary Network within the Nephron The capillary network that originates from the renal arteries supplies the nephron with blood that needs to be ltered. The branch that enters the glomerulus is called the aerent arteriole. The branch that exits the glomerulus is called the eerent arteriole. Within the glomerulus, the network of capillaries is called the glomerular capillary bed. Once the eerent arteriole exits the glomerulus, it forms the peritubular capillary network, which surrounds and interacts with parts of the renal tubule.

5 OpenStax-CNX module: m : Go to this website 1 to see another section of the kidney and to explore an animation of the workings of nephrons. 3 Kidney Function and Physiology Kidneys lter blood in a three-step process. First, the nephrons lter blood that runs through the capillary network in the glomerulus. Almost all solutes, except for proteins, are ltered out into the glomerulus by a process called glomerular ltration. Second, the ltrate is collected in the renal tubules. Most of the solutes get reabsorbed in the PCT by a process called tubular reabsorption. In the loop of Henle, the ltrate continues to exchange solutes and water with the peritubular capillary network. Water is also reabsorbed during this step. Then, additional solutes and wastes are secreted into the kidney tubules during tubular secretion, which is, in essence, the opposite process to tubular reabsorption. The collecting ducts 1

6 OpenStax-CNX module: m collect ltrate coming from the nephrons and this ltrate, called urine, will be transported into the renal pelvis and then to the ureters. This entire process is illustrated in Figure 4.

7 OpenStax-CNX module: m Figure 4: Each part of the nephron performs a dierent function in ltering waste and maintaining homeostatic balance. (1) The glomerulus forces small solutes out of the blood by pressure. (2) The proximal convoluted tubule reabsorbs ions, water, and nutrients from the ltrate into the interstitial uid, and actively transports toxins and drugs from the interstitial uid into the ltrate. The proximal convoluted tubule also adjusts blood ph by selectively secreting ammonia (NH 3) into the ltrate, where it reacts with H + to form NH 4+. The more acidic the ltrate, the more ammonia is secreted. (3) The descending loop of Henle is lined with cells containing aquaporins that allow water to pass from the ltrate into the interstitial uid. (4) In the thin part of the ascending loop of Henle, Na + and Cl - ions diuse into the interstitial uid. In the thick part, these same ions are actively transported into the interstitial uid. Because salt but not water is lost, the ltrate becomes more dilute as it travels up the limb. (5) In the distal convoluted tubule, K + and H + ions are selectively secreted into the ltrate, while Na +, Cl -, and HCO 3- ions are reabsorbed to maintain ph and electrolyte balance in the blood. (6) The collecting duct reabsorbs solutes and water from the ltrate, forming dilute urine. (credit: modication of work by NIDDK)

8 OpenStax-CNX module: m Glomerular Filtration Glomerular ltration lters out most of the solutes due to high blood pressure and specialized membranes in the aerent arteriole. The blood pressure in the glomerulus is maintained independent of factors that aect systemic blood pressure. The leaky connections between the endothelial cells of the glomerular capillary network allow solutes to pass through easily. All solutes in the glomerular capillaries, except for macromolecules like proteins, pass through by passive diusion. There is no energy requirement at this stage of the ltration process. Glomerular ltration rate (GFR) is the volume of glomerular ltrate formed per minute by the kidneys. GFR is regulated by multiple mechanisms and is an important indicator of kidney function. 3.2 Tubular Reabsorption and Secretion Tubular reabsorption occurs in the PCT part of the renal tubule. Almost all nutrients are reabsorbed, and this occurs either by passive or active transport. Reabsorption of water and some key electrolytes are regulated and can be inuenced by hormones. Sodium (Na + ) is the most abundant ion and most of it is reabsorbed by active transport and then transported to the peritubular capillaries. Because Na + is actively transported out of the tubule, water follows it to even out the osmotic pressure. Water is also independently reabsorbed into the peritubular capillaries due to the presence of aquaporins, or water channels, in the PCT. In the loop of Henle, the permeability of the membrane changes. The descending limb is permeable to water, not solutes; the opposite is true for the ascending limb. :

9 OpenStax-CNX module: m Figure 5: The loop of Henle acts as a countercurrent multiplier that uses energy to create concentration gradients. The descending limb is water permeable. Water ows from the ltrate to the interstitial uid, so the concentration of solutes inside the limb increases as it descends into the renal medulla. At the bottom, the concentration of solutes is higher inside the loop than in the interstitial uid. Thus, as ltrate enters the ascending limb, Na + and Cl - ions exit through ion channels present in the cell membrane. Further up, Na + is actively transported out of the ltrate and Cl - follows. The concentration of solutes is given in units of milliosmoles per liter. By the time the ltrate reaches the DCT, most of the water and solutes have been reabsorbed. If the body requires additional water, more of it can be reabsorbed at this point. Further reabsorption is controlled by hormones, which will be discussed in a later section. Excretion of wastes occurs due to lack of reabsorption combined with tubular secretion. Undesirable products like metabolic wastes, urea, uric acid, and certain drugs, are excreted by tubular secretion. Most of the tubular secretion happens in the DCT, but some occurs in the early part of the collecting duct. Kidneys also maintain an acid-base balance by secreting excess H + ions. : Nephrologist A nephrologist studies and deals with diseases of the kidneysboth those that cause kidney failure (such as diabetes) and the conditions that are produced by kidney disease (such as hypertension). Blood pressure, blood volume, and changes in electrolyte balance come under the purview of a nephrologist. Nephrologists usually work with other physicians who refer patients to them or consult with them about specic diagnoses and treatment plans. Patients are usually referred to a nephrologist for symptoms such as blood or protein in the urine, very high blood pressure, kidney stones, or renal failure. Nephrology is a subspecialty of internal medicine. To become a nephrologist, medical school is followed by additional training to become certied in internal medicine. An additional two or more years is spent specically studying kidney disorders and their accompanying eects on the body.

10 OpenStax-CNX module: m Section Summary The kidneys are the main osmoregulatory organs in mammalian systems; they function to lter blood and maintain the correct concentration of solutes in body uids. They are made up internally of three distinct regionsthe cortex, medulla, and pelvis. The blood vessels that transport blood into and out of the kidneys arise from and merge with the aorta and inferior vena cava, respectively. The renal arteries branch out from the aorta and enter the kidney where they further divide. The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney, which actively lters blood and generates urine. The nephron is made up of the renal corpuscle and renal tubule. The nephron lters and exchanges water and solutes with two sets of blood vessels and the tissue uid in the kidneys. There are three steps in the formation of urine: glomerular ltration, which occurs in the glomerulus; tubular reabsorption, which occurs in the renal tubules; and tubular secretion, which also occurs in the renal tubules. 5 Art Connections Exercise 1 (Solution on p. 12.) Figure 2 Which of the following statements about the kidney is false? a. The renal pelvis drains into the ureter. b. The renal pyramids are in the medulla. c. The cortex covers the kidney. d. Nephrons are in the renal cortex. Exercise 2 (Solution on p. 12.) Figure 3 Which of the following statements about the nephron is false? a. The collecting duct empties into the distal convoluted tubule. b. The Bowman's capsule surrounds the glomerulus. c. The loop of Henle is between the proximal and distal convoluted tubules. d. The loop of Henle empties into the distal convoluted tubule. Exercise 3 (Solution on p. 12.) Figure 5 Loop diuretics are drugs sometimes used to treat hypertension. These drugs inhibit the reabsorption of Na + and Cl - ions by the ascending limb of the loop of Henle. A side eect is that they increase urination. Why do you think this is the case? 6 Review Questions Exercise 4 (Solution on p. 12.) The gland located at the top of the kidney is the gland. a. adrenal b. pituitary c. thyroid d. thymus

11 OpenStax-CNX module: m Free Response Exercise 5 (Solution on p. 12.) Describe the three major regions of the kidney's internal structure.

12 OpenStax-CNX module: m Solutions to Exercises in this Module to Exercise (p. 10) Figure 2 C to Exercise (p. 10) Figure 3 A to Exercise (p. 10) Figure 5 Loop diuretics decrease the excretion of salt into the renal medulla, thereby reducing its concentration of solutes. As a result, less water is excreted into the medulla by the descending limb, and more water is excreted as urine. to Exercise (p. 10) A to Exercise (p. 11) Internally, the kidney has three regionsan outer cortex, a medulla in the middle, and the renal pelvis in the region called the hilum of the kidney, which is the concave part of the bean shape. Glossary Denition 5: aerent arteriole arteriole that branches from the cortical radiate artery and enters the glomerulus Denition 5: arcuate artery artery that branches from the interlobar artery and arches over the base of the renal pyramids Denition 5: ascending limb part of the loop of Henle that ascends from the renal medulla to the renal cortex Denition 5: Bowman's capsule structure that encloses the glomerulus Denition 5: calyx structure that connects the renal pelvis to the renal medulla Denition 5: cortex (animal) outer layer of an organ like the kidney or adrenal gland Denition 5: cortical nephron nephron that lies in the renal cortex Denition 5: cortical radiate artery artery that radiates from the arcuate arteries into the renal cortex Denition 5: countercurrent exchanger peritubular capillary network that allows exchange of solutes and water from the renal tubules Denition 5: countercurrent multiplier osmotic gradient in the renal medulla that is responsible for concentration of urine Denition 5: descending limb part of the loop of Henle that descends from the renal cortex into the renal medulla Denition 5: distal convoluted tubule (DCT) part of the renal tubule that is the most distant from the glomerulus Denition 5: eerent arteriole arteriole that exits from the glomerulus Denition 5: glomerular ltration ltration of blood in the glomerular capillary network into the glomerulus

13 OpenStax-CNX module: m Denition 5: glomerular ltration rate (GFR) amount of ltrate formed by the glomerulus per minute Denition 5: glomerulus (renal) part of the renal corpuscle that contains the capillary network Denition 5: hilum region in the renal pelvis where blood vessels, nerves, and ureters bunch before entering or exiting the kidney Denition 5: inferior vena cava one of the main veins in the human body Denition 5: interlobar artery artery that branches from the segmental artery and travels in between the renal lobes Denition 5: juxtaglomerular cell cell in the aerent and eerent arterioles that responds to stimuli from the macula densa Denition 5: juxtamedullary nephron nephron that lies in the cortex but close to the renal medulla Denition 5: kidney organ that performs excretory and osmoregulatory functions Denition 5: lobes of the kidney renal pyramid along with the adjoining cortical region Denition 5: loop of Henle part of the renal tubule that loops into the renal medulla Denition 5: macula densa group of cells that senses changes in sodium ion concentration; present in parts of the renal tubule and collecting ducts Denition 5: medulla middle layer of an organ like the kidney or adrenal gland Denition 5: nephron functional unit of the kidney Denition 5: perirenal fat capsule fat layer that suspends the kidneys Denition 5: peritubular capillary network capillary network that surrounds the renal tubule after the eerent artery exits the glomerulus Denition 5: proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) part of the renal tubule that lies close to the glomerulus Denition 5: renal artery branch of the artery that enters the kidney Denition 5: renal capsule layer that encapsulates the kidneys Denition 5: renal column area of the kidney through which the interlobar arteries travel in the process of supplying blood to the renal lobes Denition 5: renal corpuscle glomerulus and the Bowman's capsule together Denition 5: renal fascia connective tissue that supports the kidneys

14 OpenStax-CNX module: m Denition 5: renal pelvis region in the kidney where the calyces join the ureters Denition 5: renal pyramid conical structure in the renal medulla Denition 5: renal tubule tubule of the nephron that arises from the glomerulus Denition 5: renal vein branch of a vein that exits the kidney and joins the inferior vena cava Denition 5: segmental artery artery that branches from the renal artery Denition 5: transport maximum maximum amount of solute that can be transported out of the renal tubules during reabsorption Denition 5: tubular reabsorption reclamation of water and solutes that got ltered out in the glomerulus Denition 5: tubular secretion process of secretion of wastes that do not get reabsorbed Denition 5: ureter urine-bearing tube coming out of the kidney; carries urine to the bladder Denition 5: urinary bladder structure that the ureters empty the urine into; stores urine Denition 5: urine ltrate produced by kidneys that gets excreted out of the body Denition 5: vasa recta peritubular network that surrounds the loop of Henle of the juxtamedullary nephrons

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