9 Questions
Which part of the kidney is responsible for collecting urine from the calyces and funneling it into the ureter?
Renal Pelvis
What occupies the renal sinus in the kidney?
Adipose Tissue
Where is the hilum located in the left kidney?
L1 vertebral level
What enters and exits the kidneys through the renal hilum?
Blood vessels, nerves, and ureters
Where is the base of the renal pyramids located?
Cortex
Which region of the kidney is lighter and granular in appearance?
Cortex
What is the function of the renal calyces?
Collect urine from the renal papilla
What is the function of the renal column?
Separate renal pyramids within the medulla
What is the function of the major calices?
Collect urine from the minor calices
Test your knowledge on the renal hilum and renal sinus with this informative quiz. Learn about the indentation where blood vessels, nerves, and ureters enter and exit the kidneys, as well as the internal cavity within the kidney. Brush up on your understanding of renal anatomy and terminology.
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