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What is the function of the renal medulla?
What is the function of the renal medulla?
The renal medulla is primarily responsible for the concentration of urine.
What is the function of the renal pelvis?
What is the function of the renal pelvis?
The renal pelvis collects urine from the collecting ducts in the kidney and acts as a reservoir for urine before it flows into the ureter.
What is the role of the renal artery?
What is the role of the renal artery?
The renal artery carries oxygenated blood from the aorta to the kidneys for filtration.
Where is the renal cortex located and what is its function?
Where is the renal cortex located and what is its function?
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What is the function of the renal vein?
What is the function of the renal vein?
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Study Notes
Functions of Renal Structures
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Renal Medulla:
- Contains renal pyramids and collects urine produced in the nephrons.
- Plays a crucial role in concentrating urine and regulating water balance through the loop of Henle.
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Renal Pelvis:
- Acts as a funnel for urine flowing from the renal calyces to the ureter.
- Collects urine before it is transported to the bladder for storage.
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Renal Artery:
- Responsible for delivering oxygen-rich blood directly from the abdominal aorta to the kidneys.
- Supplies the kidneys with necessary nutrients and maintains filtration and waste removal processes.
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Renal Cortex:
- Located on the outer part of the kidney, surrounding the medulla.
- Contains the majority of the nephron structures, including glomeruli and proximal tubules, essential for urine formation and filtration.
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Renal Vein:
- Transports deoxygenated blood away from the kidneys and back to the inferior vena cava.
- Allows for the removal of filtered blood after the kidneys have processed waste products.
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Learn about the vital role of the renal cortex, the outer region of the kidney, in the initial filtration of blood and the reabsorption of essential substances. Explore the functions of this crucial part of the urinary system.
