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What is the primary function of the renal cortex in the kidney?
What is the primary function of the renal cortex in the kidney?
- Storage of urine
- Production of hormones
- Regulation of blood pressure
- Filtration of blood (correct)
Which structure separates the renal pyramids in the renal medulla?
Which structure separates the renal pyramids in the renal medulla?
- Renal calyces
- Renal hilum
- Renal columns (correct)
- Renal pelvis
What role do minor calyces play in kidney structure?
What role do minor calyces play in kidney structure?
- They drain renal lobes into major calyces (correct)
- They house renal vessels
- They produce hormones
- They transmit blood to the renal artery
Where is the renal hilum located in relation to the kidney?
Where is the renal hilum located in relation to the kidney?
How many major calyces do kidneys typically contain?
How many major calyces do kidneys typically contain?
What is the primary function of the ureter?
What is the primary function of the ureter?
What is the length range of a typical ureter?
What is the length range of a typical ureter?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the ureter?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the ureter?
Which structure does the ureter have the first anatomical constriction?
Which structure does the ureter have the first anatomical constriction?
What is the diameter of the ureter?
What is the diameter of the ureter?
Flashcards
Kidney Structure
Kidney Structure
The kidney is bean-shaped, with a cortex and medulla; contains a renal pelvis, calyces, and renal vessels.
Renal Parenchyma
Renal Parenchyma
The functional part of the kidney, made up of cortex and medulla.
Renal Cortex
Renal Cortex
Outer layer of the kidney, under the capsule.
Renal Medulla
Renal Medulla
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Renal Hilum
Renal Hilum
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Ureter function
Ureter function
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Ureter location
Ureter location
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Ureter constrictions
Ureter constrictions
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Major ureter constrictions
Major ureter constrictions
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Ureter blood supply
Ureter blood supply
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Study Notes
Kidney Structure
- Kidney is bean-shaped with a superior and an inferior pole.
- Anterior and posterior surfaces, and lateral and medial borders.
- The midpoint of the kidney is surrounded by perirenal fat.
- Kidney itself can be divided into renal parenchyma, consisting of renal cortex and medulla.
- Renal sinus contains renal pelvis, calyces, renal vessels, nerves, lymphatics and perirenal fat.
- Renal parenchyma has two layers: cortex and medulla.
- Renal cortex lies peripherally under the capsule while the renal medulla consists of 10-14 renal pyramids, which are separated from each other by renal columns.
- Each renal lobe drains at a papilla into a minor calyx. Four or five of these unite to form a major calyx.
- Each kidney normally has two or three major calyces, which unite to form the renal pelvis.
- The renal hilum is the entry to the renal sinus and lies vertically at the anteromedial aspect of the kidney.
- It contains the renal vessels and nerves, fat and the renal pelvis.
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Test your knowledge on the anatomy and structure of the kidney with this quiz. Explore key features including the renal cortex, medulla, and calyces. Perfect for students studying human anatomy or physiology.
