18 Questions
What is the primary function of the urinary system in terms of waste management?
Elimination of nitrogenous wastes
What is the location of the kidneys in the body?
Against the dorsal body wall at the level of T12 to L3
What is the function of the adipose capsule surrounding the kidney?
To provide protection to the kidney and keep it in its correct location
What is one of the ways the urinary system regulates homeostasis?
By maintaining acid-base balance in the blood
What organ is responsible for the activation of vitamin D?
Kidney
What is the function of the ureters in the urinary system?
To transport urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder
What is the primary function of the nephrons in the kidneys?
to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood
What type of arterioles are attached to the glomerulus to maintain high pressure?
Large afferent arterioles
What is the name of the cup-shaped structures that funnel urine towards the renal pelvis?
Calyces
What is the outer region of the kidney?
Renal cortex
What is the function of the podocytes in the glomerulus?
to cover the capillaries of the glomerulus
What is the name of the triangular regions of tissue in the renal medulla?
Medullary pyramids
What is the primary function of the glomerular capsule?
Filtration of water and solutes from the blood
What is the location of cortical nephrons in the kidney?
Entirely in the cortex
What is the function of peritubular capillaries?
Reabsorption of some substances from the collecting tubes
What is the process by which water and solutes smaller than proteins are forced through capillary walls?
Filtration
What is the name of the tubule that follows the glomerular capsule?
Proximal convoluted tubule
What is the process by which substances are removed from the blood and added to the filtrate?
Secretion
Learn about the functions of the urinary system, including the elimination of waste products, regulation of homeostasis, and its role in maintaining water balance, electrolytes, and acid-base balance in the blood.
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