Discover the Anatomy of Kidneys
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Discover the Anatomy of Kidneys

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Which organ is critical in the physiology of the urinary system?

  • Stomach
  • Lungs
  • Liver
  • Kidneys (correct)

    • What is the shape of the kidneys?

  • Oval
  • Round
  • Lima bean (correct)
  • Heart-shaped

    • Where are the kidneys located in the body?

  • In the abdominal cavity (correct)
  • In the chest cavity
  • In the head
  • In the pelvic cavity

    • What is the function of the renal cortex?

    <p>To produce urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the renal pyramids?

    <p>To transport urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the calyx in the kidney?

    <p>To collect urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much blood flows through the kidneys every minute?

    <p>1200ml</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artery brings blood to the tiny functional units of the kidney?

    <p>Afferent arterioles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the interlobular arteries penetrate?

    <p>Cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artery arches over the base of the renal pyramids?

    <p>Arcuate arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the lobar arteries divide into?

    <p>Arcuate arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artery branches off the abdominal aorta to each kidney?

    <p>Renal artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the segmental arteries divide into?

    <p>Lobar arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which arteries are located between the renal pyramids?

    <p>Arcuate arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artery branches into smaller branches as it nears the kidney?

    <p>Segmental arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure in the kidney is responsible for forming urine?

    <p>Renal/Medullary Pyramids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the renal pelvis in the kidney?

    <p>Collect urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the renal columns in the kidney?

    <p>To separate the renal pyramids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outer region of the kidney called?

    <p>Renal Cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the kidneys located in the body?

    <p>Behind the peritoneum against the posterior wall of the abdomen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of the kidneys?

    <p>Lima bean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the hilum in the kidney?

    <p>Blood vessels and ureters enter and leave here</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artery brings blood to the renal pyramids?

    <p>Interlobar arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the artery that arches over the base of the renal pyramids?

    <p>Arcuate arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the lobar arteries divide into?

    <p>Segmental arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which arteries are located between the renal pyramids?

    <p>Segmental arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artery branches off the abdominal aorta to each kidney?

    <p>Renal artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artery branches into smaller branches as it nears the kidney?

    <p>Segmental arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the interlobular arteries penetrate?

    <p>Renal cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What brings blood to the tiny functional units of the kidney?

    <p>Afferent arterioles</p> Signup and view all the answers

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