My name is Tammy van Druten and I am currently a 3rd year occupational therapy student at UCT. Last year, I thoroughly enjoyed HUB2015W and compiled concise, visually-pleasing notes to help me study. These notes should be used in conjunction with the lecturer's PowerPoints.
HUB2015W Semester 2 Notes
Anatomy & Physiology II HRS
Tammy van Druten VDRTAM002 3rd year OT student
, Table of Contents
Renal anatomy Pg. 2
Renal physiology Pg. 24
Reproductive anatomy Pg. 42
The endocrine system Pg. 76
Reproductive physiology Pg. 113
Tammy van Druten HUB2015W
Semester 1 Notes 1
, Topic 11
Renal Anatomy
LECTURE 1: INTRODUCTION
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
− Able to identify the components of the urinary system (kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra)
− List & describe the functions of the urinary system
− Describe the anatomical location of the kidneys
− Describe the anatomical structure of the kidneys
− Describe the structure of a nephron
− Describe the blood supply & venous drainage of the kidneys
Components of the Urinary System
• 2 kidneys to produce urine
• 2 ureters to transport urine to bladder
• 1 bladder for storage of urine
• 1 urethra for the transport of urine from bladder to external environment
Functions of the Urinary System
1. Excretion
Removal of organic wastes from the body
2. Elimination
The process of discharging wastes from the body
Tammy van Druten HUB2015W
Semester 1 Notes 2
, 3. Production
Of hormones; calcium regulation and red blood cell production
4. Regulation
Of blood volume and blood pressure; of ion concentrations in blood plasma (sodium,
potassium, chloride etc.)
5. Stabilisation
Of blood pH (normal is 7.3)
6. Conservation
Of nutrients (glucose)
7. Detoxification
Assist the liver in detoxifying the body of poisons
Note: functions 4 – 7 are all for homeostatic control
ANATOMY OF THE KIDNEYS
• Location:
→ Lateral to vertebral column
→ From T12-L3
→ Left slightly superior to right (accommodation for the liver)
• Retroperitoneal organ
→ Between peritoneum and posterior abdominal wall
→ Anchored to posterior abdominal wall
• Adrenal glands
→ On superior pole of kidney
Tammy van Druten HUB2015W
Semester 1 Notes 3
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller vdrtam002. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $16.74. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
