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Which part of the kidney consists of 6 to 18 distinct conical or triangular structures?
Which part of the kidney consists of 6 to 18 distinct conical or triangular structures?
- Renal columns
- Renal cortex
- Renal medulla (correct)
- Renal pelvis
What is the function of calyces in the kidney?
What is the function of calyces in the kidney?
- Funnel urine towards the renal pelvis (correct)
- Filter blood
- Absorb nutrients
- Secrete waste products
Where is the renal cortex located in the kidney?
Where is the renal cortex located in the kidney?
- Inner portion of the kidney
- Between the pyramids of the renal medulla
- Surrounding the renal pelvis
- Superficial portion of the kidney in contact with the renal capsule (correct)
What material are renal pyramids extensions of?
What material are renal pyramids extensions of?
What structure is an extension of cortex-like material inward and separates renal pyramids?
What structure is an extension of cortex-like material inward and separates renal pyramids?
What is the primary function of nephrons?
What is the primary function of nephrons?
Which structure in the nephron is directly responsible for filtration to form urine?
Which structure in the nephron is directly responsible for filtration to form urine?
Which of the following is covered by podocytes?
Which of the following is covered by podocytes?
What is the primary component of the renal tubule responsible for the initial reception of filtrate from the glomerulus?
What is the primary component of the renal tubule responsible for the initial reception of filtrate from the glomerulus?
Which of the following structures directly carries fluid from nephrons to the renal sinus?
Which of the following structures directly carries fluid from nephrons to the renal sinus?
Study Notes
Gross Anatomy of Kidney
Renal Cortex
- Located in the superficial portion of the kidney and in contact with the renal capsule
- Characterized by a reddish brown and granular appearance
Renal Medulla
- Composed of 6 to 18 renal pyramids, which are conical or triangular in shape
- Pyramids are extensions of cortex-like material that project inward
- Separated by renal columns
Renal Columns
- Extensions of cortex-like material that project inward
Calyces
- Cup-shaped structures that collect and funnel urine towards the renal pelvis
Renal Pelvis
- Inner collecting tube that receives urine from the calyces
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This quiz covers the anatomy of the kidney, including the renal cortex, medulla, columns, calyces, and renal pelvis. Learn about the structures and functions of each component.
