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Kidney Anatomy and Function

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What is the primary function of the kidneys?

Urine production and waste removal

Where are the kidneys located?

In the retroperitoneal space of the posterior abdominal wall

The right kidney is positioned higher than the left kidney.

False

What shape are the kidneys?

Bean-shaped Signup and view all the answers

Urine travels from the kidneys through the ______ to the bladder.

ureters Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate size of a kidney?

11cm in length Signup and view all the answers

What connects the kidneys to the bladder?

Ureters Signup and view all the answers

What is the weight range of the right kidney?

135 to 155 gm Signup and view all the answers

Which parts are included in the urinary system pathway?

Urinary bladder Signup and view all the answers

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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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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.