30 Questions
Where are the kidneys located?
In the retroperitoneal space
What is the function of the renal fascia?
To hold the kidneys in place
What is the purpose of the hilus in the kidney?
To serve as an entry and exit point for blood vessels and ureter
Which structure carries urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder?
Ureter
What is the main function of the urinary system?
Formation and elimination of urine
Where does the renal artery originate from?
Abdominal aorta
What is the functional unit of the kidney?
Nephron
Which part of the kidney contains the renal corpuscles and convoluted tubules?
Renal cortex
What is the expanded end of a renal tubule that encloses the glomerulus?
Bowman’s capsule
Which part of the nephron arises from an afferent arteriole and empties into an efferent arteriole?
Glomerulus
What is the space between the inner and outer layers of Bowman’s capsule called?
Renal filtrate
Where does urine flow from the renal pyramids next?
Calyces
What is the name for the funnel shaped extensions of the renal pelvis that enclose the papillae of the renal pyramids?
Calyces
Which part of the nephron consists of a glomerulus surrounded by a Bowman’s capsule?
Renal corpuscle
Which part of the nephron continues from Bowman’s capsule and consists of proximal and distal convoluted tubules?
Renal tubule
What is the inner tissue layer of the kidney called?
Renal medulla
Where are sperm produced in the male reproductive system?
Seminiferous tubules
What is the role of the spermatic cord in the male reproductive system?
To transport sperm from the testes to the epididymis
Where do the testes develop in the male fetus?
Near the kidneys
What is the function of the bulbourethral glands in the male reproductive system?
Secretion of fluid that becomes part of semen
What is the purpose of the scrotum in relation to sperm production?
To maintain a temperature slightly lower than body temperature
How is the temperature within the scrotum maintained for sperm production?
By blood vessels that dilate or constrict according to environmental temperature
What is the function of the sustentacular (Sertoli) cells in the seminiferous tubules?
Produce inhibin when stimulated by testosterone
Where in the head of a sperm cell is the acrosome located?
At the tip of the head
What is the primary role of the mitochondria in the middle piece of a sperm cell?
Produce ATP for energy
Where do the sperm cells complete their maturation?
Epididymis
Which structure is also called the vas deferens and extends from the epididymis into the abdominal cavity?
Ductus deferens
What is the natural 'weak spot' in the abdominal wall where the ductus deferens enters from the scrotum into the abdominal cavity?
Spermatic cord
Where do the ejaculatory ducts receive sperm from?
Ductus deferens
Where are the paired seminal vesicles located?
Posterior to the urinary bladder
Learn about the location and structure of the male and female reproductive systems in this informative lecture. Explore topics such as testes, ducts, glands, and more.
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