The structural classification system groups joints into three types: synovial, cartilaginous, and fibrous joints, while the functional, or degree of movement, classification system groups joints into diarthrosis, synarthrosis, and amphiarthrosis type joints. Synovial Joints
In summary, thapsigargin treatment markedly attenuates juxtamedullary afferent arteriolar vasoconstrictor responses to Ang II or NE. In addition, depletion of intracellular calcium pools with thapsigargin completely abolishes the response of juxtamedullary efferent arterioles to these vasoconstrictor agents.hese studies were conducted to determine the role of calcium release from the thapsigargin-sensitive intracellular calcium pool on the Ang II-and NE-mediated vasoconstriction of juxtamedullary afferent and efferent arterioles.
Blood Vessels Associated with the Nephrons. Each nephron is supplied with blood by an afferent arteriole, a branch of the renal artery that subdivides into the capillaries of the glomerulus.The capillaries converge as they leave the glomerulus, forming an efferent arteriole.ach nephron is supplied with blood by an afferent arteriole, a branch of the renal artery that subdivides into the capillaries of the glomerulus. The capillaries converge as they leave the glomerulus, forming an efferent arteriole.