Chapter 013 urinary

Chapter 13
The urinary system

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Figure 13.1 The parts of the urinary system (excluding the urethra) and some associated structures.

Figure 13.2 Anterior view of the kidneys showing the areas of contact with associated structures.

Figure 13.3 Posterior view of the kidneys showing the areas of contact with associated structures.

Figure 13.4 A longitudinal section of the right kidney.

Figure 13.5 A nephron and associated blood vessels.

Figure 13.6 The series of blood vessels in the kidney.

Figure 13.7 The glomerulus and glomerular capsule.

Figure 13.8 Filtration in the nephron.

Figure 13.9 Directions of selective reabsorption and secretion in the nephron.

Figure 13.10 Negative feedback regulation of secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH).

Figure 13.11 Negative feedback regulation of aldosterone secretion. ACE = angiotensin converting enzyme.

Figure 13.12 The ureters and their relationship to the kidneys and bladder.

Figure 13.13 The position of the ureter where it passes through the bladder wall.

Figure 13.14 The pelvic organs associated with the bladder and the urethra in: A. The female. B. The male.

Figure 13.15 Section of the bladder showing the trigone.

Figure 13.16 Simple reflex control of micturition when conscious effort cannot override the reflex action.

Figure 13.17 Control of micturition when conscious effort overrides the reflex action.

Figure 13.18 Stages of development of nephrotic syndrome.

Figure 13.19 Summary of obstructions of the urinary tract.

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