Urinary Organs Easy

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following is a retroperitoneal organ?

Spleen

Intestine

Liver

Kidney (correct)

What is the location of the right kidney?

L1-L3 (correct)

Caudal poles

Cranial poles

L2-L4

What is the location of the left kidney?

Caudal poles

L2-L4 (correct)

Cranial poles

L1-L3

What is the function of the renal sinus?

It contains the renal pelvis and calyces Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference in the renal crest between dogs and cats?

It is longitudinal in dogs and cone-shaped in cats Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about feline kidneys?

They have subcapsular veins Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the trigone vesicae?

It connects the ureters to the urinary bladder Signup and view all the answers

What ligament is associated with the falciform ligament of the liver in adults?

Round ligament Signup and view all the answers

What ligament is associated with the lateral ligament of the urinary bladder in adults?

Umbilical ligament Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the prostate gland in male dogs?

It produces sperm Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a learning objective of Veterinary Anatomy I: CVM 710?

Define and differentiate renal cortex, renal medulla, renal hilus, renal sinus, renal pelvis, pelvic recess, renal pyramid, renal papilla, and renal crest Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a solid organ in the body?

Liver Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a hollow organ in the body?

Digestive tract Signup and view all the answers

What are the major organs of the urinary system?

Kidneys, ureters, bladder Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the kidney is responsible for filtering blood and producing urine?

Renal cortex Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the renal pelvis?

Transporting urine from the kidneys to the bladder Signup and view all the answers

Where are the right and left kidneys located in the body?

In the retroperitoneal space Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the ureters and the bladder?

The ureters are connected to the bladder and transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the bladder?

Storing urine Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the urethra?

Eliminating urine from the body Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Urinary System

The kidneys are retroperitoneal organs.

Kidney Location

The right kidney is located cranially to the right of the midline, near the diaphragm.
The left kidney is located caudally to the left of the midline, near the adrenal gland.

Renal Sinus Function

The renal sinus is a fatty, connective tissue that surrounds the renal pelvis and calyces, and contains blood vessels and nerves.

Renal Crest

In dogs, the renal crest is a transverse ridge on the ventral surface of the kidney.
In cats, the renal crest is absent.

Feline Kidneys

Feline kidneys have a more lobulated appearance compared to dogs.

Trigone Vesicae Function

The trigone vesicae is a smooth muscle layer in the bladder that aids in the accumulation of urine.

Ligaments

The falciform ligament of the liver is associated with the round ligament of the liver in adults.
The lateral ligament of the urinary bladder is associated with the lateral cystourethral ligament in adults.

Prostate Gland Function

The prostate gland in male dogs produces seminal fluid and aids in urination.

Veterinary Anatomy I: CVM 710 Learning Objective

One of the learning objectives is to identify and describe the organs of the urinary system.

Solid and Hollow Organs

Solid organs include the kidneys, liver, and prostate gland.
Hollow organs include the bladder and urethra.

Urinary System Organs

The major organs of the urinary system are the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.

Kidney Function

The functional unit of the kidney is the nephron, which filters blood and produces urine.

Renal Pelvis Function

The renal pelvis collects urine from the calyces and funnels it into the ureter.

Kidney Location in Body

The right and left kidneys are located in the retroperitoneal space, near the spine.

Ureter-Bladder Relationship

The ureters empty urine into the bladder.

Bladder Function

The bladder is a hollow, muscular organ that stores urine.

Urethra Function

The urethra is a muscular tube that carries urine from the bladder to the external urethral orifice for excretion.

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Description

Test your knowledge of the urinary organs in veterinary anatomy! This quiz will challenge you to identify and understand the major organs of the urinary system, their features, divisions, and functions. Can you trace the path of a drop of urine from the renal crest to the fire hydrant? Put your urogenital knowledge to the test!