Physiologic Anatomy of the Kidneys
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Which vessels lead to the glomerular capillaries for urine formation?

  • Arcuate arteries
  • Peritubular capillaries
  • Interlobar arteries
  • Afferent arterioles (correct)

What is the approximate percentage of renal blood flow in relation to cardiac output?

  • 35%
  • 10%
  • 22% (correct)
  • 50%

Why are there two capillary beds, the glomerular and peritubular capillaries, in the renal circulation?

  • To provide a backup system for blood filtration
  • To increase blood pressure in the kidneys
  • To separate fluid filtration from fluid reabsorption (correct)
  • To reduce hydrostatic pressure in the glomerular capillaries

What is the function of the efferent arterioles in the kidney's circulation?

<p>Lead to the peritubular capillaries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the number of nephrons change in the human kidney with age?

<p>Decreases about 10% every 10 years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the hilum in the kidney?

<p>It is where the renal artery and vein pass through (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a kidney is bisected from top to bottom, what regions can be visualized?

<p>Outer cortex and inner medulla (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the papilla in the kidney?

<p>Collects urine from the tubules of each papilla (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What structures divide into minor calyces in the kidney?

<p>Major calyces (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the renal pelvis in the kidney extend downward into?

<p>Ureter (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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