Questions and Answers
What is the function of the renal artery?
What does the renal vein do?
What is the purpose of the ureter?
What are renal pyramids?
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The ______ collects urine from the collecting ducts of nephrons.
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The ______ collects urine from minor calices.
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The ______ collects urine from major calices.
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The outer CT layer of the kidney is called the ______.
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What is the medulla?
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What is the cortex?
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What is the hilum of the kidney?
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What is a nephron?
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Study Notes
Kidney Anatomy and Structures
- Renal artery: Supplies oxygenated blood to the kidneys.
- Renal vein: Drains deoxygenated blood away from the kidneys.
- Ureter: Tube that transports urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
Kidney Urological Components
- Renal pyramids: Triangular structures in the medulla of the kidney involved in urine formation.
- Minor calyx: Collects urine from the collecting ducts of nephrons, funneling it to larger structures.
- Major calyx: Collects urine from multiple minor calices, further directing it toward the renal pelvis.
- Renal pelvis: Central cavity of the kidney that collects urine from major calices before it flows into the ureter.
Kidney Protective Layers and Regions
- Capsule: Outer connective tissue layer that protects the kidney.
- Medulla: Inner region of the kidney containing renal pyramids, involved in the concentration of urine.
- Cortex: Outer region of the kidney, housing the glomeruli and nephron structures.
Functional Unit of the Kidney
- Hilum: The entry and exit point of vessels, nerves, and the ureter; drains renal pelvis.
- Nephron: The functional unit of the kidney, with millions located between the medulla and cortex, responsible for filtering blood and forming urine.
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