Renal corpuscle

Results Understanding the structure of the kidney The kidney consists of two main regions the medulla region and the cortex (see Figure 12, 13, 14 and 15). These two regions contain about one million tiny filtering structures called nephrons. Each nephron consists of a very small filter (glomerulus) which is attached to a tubule. As blood is passed through the nephrons, fluids and waste products are filtered out. What can be seen in Figures 12, 13 and 14 is the glomeruli and the ducts. Control Rats Figure 16 represents EGF expression (brown staining) within a control rat. Relatively low levels of EGF expression can be seen mostly within the cortex of the kidney. EGF expression can be seen within the cytoplasm of the cells (A), whilst no expression can be seen within the glomeruli (B). The glomeruli which filter the blood and urine appear to be normal in size. Tubules are not dilated. The blank spaces within the tissue (C) are missing bits of tissue from when the kidney section was cut. The cell nuclei (D) are represented by the dark purple sections. Diabetic Rats Figure 17 represents EGF expression within a Diabetic Ren2 rat kidney. Very high levels of EGF expression (lots of brown staining) can be seen within the cytoplasm of the tubules, but not in the glomeruli. The glomeruli have increased in size and tubules are dilated. Diabetic rat treated with FT061 Figure 18 represents EGF expression within a Diabetic rat treated with FT061. EGF…

The urinary system functions to removes wastes from the blood and the kidney is known for filtration and absorbing water. The urinary system consists of a renal corpuscle (glomerulus and bowman’s capsule), a proximal tubule, a loop of Henle, and a distal tubule. The kidney filters about 180 liters and gets rid of about 1.5 liters as urine. Renal clearance is a measurement that analyzes the activity and efficiency of the kidney; it is the volume of plasma need for the kidney to complete remove a…

2) What is your diagnosis for this patient (be specific)? How does this condition arise? What biological marker would you look for to confirm your diagnosis? My diagnosis is that Susan has post streptococcal glomerulonephritis. This condition is due to an antigen and antibody interaction which comes about right after strep throat infection has healed. Strep throat, is a bacterial infection caused by an antigen, group A streptococci. Post streptococcal glomerulonephritis, arises because…

RESEARCH BACKGROUND: The end stage renal disease (ESRD) is a debilitating, chronic condition whereby the renal failure requires dialysis or renal replacement therapy (RRT) to survive (USRDS, 2002) According to the National Health Survey (NHS) 2009 it is evident that the Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) among the adults in England is around 13%. Over the last four decades, there has been a major development in treatment of CKD that has improved the life expectancy when compared to previous years…

traffic lights may be hard to read due to how similar the “tones” will appear to Tim, and he would need to distinguish between the “lit” lights. Rods work in low light conditions and can assist with night vision, but only in black, grey and white. Tim’s vision during the night would not be impaired due to this factor, having seen that colour vision deficient individuals have better night vision than a regular person due to their rod: cone ratio being higher in the retina. Colour vision…

Mary is an established HD patient, who undergoes dialysis 4 times a week. Mary is at the end stage of renal failure due to lupus nephritis. Mary had done peritoneal dialysis in 1992 and had done a renal transplant previously in 1999, unfortunately, it never worked. Because of the long history of renal problems Mary is known to most staffs and doctors in the ward and she is considered to be a positive person, never known for any mental health…

transporters) in clinical studies by recruiting only healthy male subjects(ages 18–65 years; body mass index 18–32 kg/m2). 28 subjects received 40 mg atorvastatin with or without 200 mg or 400 mg lesinurad; 12 subjects received 850 mg metformin with or without 400 mg lesinurad; 11 subjects received 40 mg furosemide with or without 400 mg lesinurad.[15] The result has shown that there is not a statistically drug and drug interaction between lesinurad and substrates of major liver or kidney…

Baxter is a medical company responsible for saving millions of lives on a daily basis. You’ll find Baxter’s products and therapies on nearly every floor, in every department, in almost every hospital worldwide (About n.d.). Their products range from hospital products such as intravenous solutions, sterile solutions, and premixed drugs to its renal portfolio. In layman terms, renal, means kidney and Baxter’s renal portfolio addresses the needs of patients with kidney failure or kidney disease…

Abstract This research paper explores the age related changes associated with the urinary system, specifically the kidneys, and the debilitating effects derived from theses changes. There are a variety of sources used in this paper to present the most factual information about renal disease as possible, including: books, peer-reviewed articles, and professional websites. In this research paper it is discussed how one develops renal disease, the effects of renal disease, and possible prevention…

Hyponatremia Hyponatremia is when the amount of salt (sodium) in your blood is too low. When sodium levels are low, your cells absorb extra water and swell. The swelling happens throughout the body, but it mostly affects the brain. Severe brain swelling (cerebral edema), seizures, or coma can happen as a result. CAUSES This condition may be caused by: • Heart, kidney, or liver problems. • Thyroid problems. • Adrenal gland problems. • Metabolic conditions, such as Syndrome of…