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What is the primary function of the kidneys?
What is the primary function of the kidneys?
Urine production and waste removal
Where are the kidneys located?
Where are the kidneys located?
In the retroperitoneal space of the posterior abdominal wall
The right kidney is positioned higher than the left kidney.
The right kidney is positioned higher than the left kidney.
False
What shape are the kidneys?
What shape are the kidneys?
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Urine travels from the kidneys through the ______ to the bladder.
Urine travels from the kidneys through the ______ to the bladder.
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What is the approximate size of a kidney?
What is the approximate size of a kidney?
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What connects the kidneys to the bladder?
What connects the kidneys to the bladder?
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What is the weight range of the right kidney?
What is the weight range of the right kidney?
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Which parts are included in the urinary system pathway?
Which parts are included in the urinary system pathway?
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Study Notes
Kidney Function
- Primary organ responsible for urine production and elimination of waste products from the body.
Kidney Location
- Located in the retroperitoneal space, behind the peritoneum lining the abdominal cavity.
- Positioned in the posterior abdominal wall.
- Right kidney is slightly lower than the left due to the liver's presence on the right side.
### Kidney Structure
- Bean-shaped.
- Approximately 11cm long, 5-7cm wide, and 2.5-3cm thick (can vary depending on the individual).
- Right kidney weighs approximately 135-155 grams, while the left weighs 115-135 grams.
- Situated between the 11th and 12th ribs, and behind/beneath the lower ribs.
- Connected to the bladder via the ureters, which transport urine from the kidneys.
- Attached to the diaphragm and the abdominal wall.
Other Urinary System Structures
- Ureters: Transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
- Urinary Bladder: Stores urine.
- Urethra: Carries urine from the bladder out of the body.
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Description
This quiz covers the anatomy and function of the kidneys, detailing their role in urine production and waste elimination. It also describes the kidney's location, structure, and its relation to other urinary system components like ureters and the bladder.
