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Where are the kidneys located?
Where are the kidneys located?
- Under the peritoneum
- Above the diaphragm
- In the lower abdominal cavity
- In the retroperitoneal space (correct)
What is the function of the renal fascia?
What is the function of the renal fascia?
- To hold the kidneys in place (correct)
- To filter blood in the kidneys
- To regulate blood pressure
- To secrete urine
What is the purpose of the hilus in the kidney?
What is the purpose of the hilus in the kidney?
- To release hormones into the bloodstream
- To serve as an entry and exit point for blood vessels and ureter (correct)
- To carry urine to the bladder
- To filter waste from the blood
Which structure carries urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder?
Which structure carries urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder?
What is the main function of the urinary system?
What is the main function of the urinary system?
Where does the renal artery originate from?
Where does the renal artery originate from?
What is the functional unit of the kidney?
What is the functional unit of the kidney?
Which part of the kidney contains the renal corpuscles and convoluted tubules?
Which part of the kidney contains the renal corpuscles and convoluted tubules?
What is the expanded end of a renal tubule that encloses the glomerulus?
What is the expanded end of a renal tubule that encloses the glomerulus?
Which part of the nephron arises from an afferent arteriole and empties into an efferent arteriole?
Which part of the nephron arises from an afferent arteriole and empties into an efferent arteriole?
What is the space between the inner and outer layers of Bowman’s capsule called?
What is the space between the inner and outer layers of Bowman’s capsule called?
Where does urine flow from the renal pyramids next?
Where does urine flow from the renal pyramids next?
What is the name for the funnel shaped extensions of the renal pelvis that enclose the papillae of the renal pyramids?
What is the name for the funnel shaped extensions of the renal pelvis that enclose the papillae of the renal pyramids?
Which part of the nephron consists of a glomerulus surrounded by a Bowman’s capsule?
Which part of the nephron consists of a glomerulus surrounded by a Bowman’s capsule?
Which part of the nephron continues from Bowman’s capsule and consists of proximal and distal convoluted tubules?
Which part of the nephron continues from Bowman’s capsule and consists of proximal and distal convoluted tubules?
What is the inner tissue layer of the kidney called?
What is the inner tissue layer of the kidney called?
Where are sperm produced in the male reproductive system?
Where are sperm produced in the male reproductive system?
What is the role of the spermatic cord in the male reproductive system?
What is the role of the spermatic cord in the male reproductive system?
Where do the testes develop in the male fetus?
Where do the testes develop in the male fetus?
What is the function of the bulbourethral glands in the male reproductive system?
What is the function of the bulbourethral glands in the male reproductive system?
What is the purpose of the scrotum in relation to sperm production?
What is the purpose of the scrotum in relation to sperm production?
How is the temperature within the scrotum maintained for sperm production?
How is the temperature within the scrotum maintained for sperm production?
What is the function of the sustentacular (Sertoli) cells in the seminiferous tubules?
What is the function of the sustentacular (Sertoli) cells in the seminiferous tubules?
Where in the head of a sperm cell is the acrosome located?
Where in the head of a sperm cell is the acrosome located?
What is the primary role of the mitochondria in the middle piece of a sperm cell?
What is the primary role of the mitochondria in the middle piece of a sperm cell?
Where do the sperm cells complete their maturation?
Where do the sperm cells complete their maturation?
Which structure is also called the vas deferens and extends from the epididymis into the abdominal cavity?
Which structure is also called the vas deferens and extends from the epididymis into the abdominal cavity?
What is the natural 'weak spot' in the abdominal wall where the ductus deferens enters from the scrotum into the abdominal cavity?
What is the natural 'weak spot' in the abdominal wall where the ductus deferens enters from the scrotum into the abdominal cavity?
Where do the ejaculatory ducts receive sperm from?
Where do the ejaculatory ducts receive sperm from?
Where are the paired seminal vesicles located?
Where are the paired seminal vesicles located?
