Detailed model of the different tissues and cells of the kidney in a microscopic perspective

Anatomically, the model shows tissues and cells distributed over 6 areas/zones, which can be seen by rotating the model. The following is seen:



An area where the entire kidney is seen in longitudinal section with, among other things, cortex, medulla and renal pelvis
An area where the cells of the kidney's cortex and medulla are seen
An area with a focus on the connection of several nephrons to one collecting tube
An area with a focus on blood vessels to and from the nephron (incl. loop of Henle)
An area with a focus on the loop of Henle and the different cell types in the loop
An area with a focus on the most important structures in the kidney body and the cell types

Clinically, the model can be used to understand specific medical issues related to the physiology of the kidney. This alludes, for example, to the consequences of a drop in blood pressure which affects the autoregulation of the renal circulation, an effect on the renin-angiotensin system and an increase in the plasma concentration of glucose.



The model can, for example, be used to understand diseases such as glomerulonephritis, diabetic nephropathy and some of the initial symptoms of type 1 diabetes.