The sympathetic innervation of the bladder originates in the lower thoracic and upper lumbar spinal cord segments (T10-L2), the preganglionic axons running to sympathetic neurons in the inferior mesenteric ganglion and the ganglia of the pelvic plexus. What spinal nerve controls the bladder? The lower urinary tract is innervated by 3 sets of peripheral nerves: … Read more
Mattress encasements and box spring encasements can be tough to tell apart. … This means that as long as you buy a box spring encasement for the correct bed size (i.e. queen, king, twin, etc.), the encasement will likely fit just fine. Can mattress covers go on box springs? They’re called mattress encasements and yes, … Read more
The descending loop of Henle receives isotonic (300 mOsm/L) fluid from the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT). The fluid is isotonic because as ions are reabsorbed by the gradient time system, water is also reabsorbed maintaining the osmolarity of the fluid in the PCT. What is the main function of the descending loop of Henle? The … Read more
