29 Questions
What is the primary function of the kidneys?
Regulation of blood volume and composition
What is excreted in urine by the kidneys?
Ammonia, urea, bilirubin, creatinine, uric acids, and foreign substances
What is the main function of the ureters?
Transporting urine from kidneys to urinary bladder
What does the urinary bladder do?
Stores urine and expels it into the urethra
Where are the kidneys located?
Above the waist between the peritoneum and the posterior wall of the abdomen
Which hormone is produced by the kidneys?
Erythropoietin
Which structure within the kidney anchors it to the surrounding structures and to the abdominal wall?
Renal fascia
What is the function of the renal capsule?
To serve as a barrier against trauma and help maintain the shape of the kidney
Which structures receive urine from the papillary ducts and deliver it into the major calyx?
Minor calyx
Within the kidney, where do papillary ducts drain their filtrate?
Calyces
What is the division of the renal cortex into outer and inner zones called?
Juxtamedullary division
Which component of the renal corpuscles is described as a capillary network?
Glomerulus
What is the main function of ureters?
To transport urine from the renal pelvis to the urinary bladder
Where is the urinary bladder situated in the body?
Anterior to the pubic symphysis
What is the shape of the urinary bladder when filled with urine?
"Spherical" shaped
What is the function of Adipose capsule?
It protects kidneys from trauma and holds it firmly in place.
What is the function of the renal capsule?
Serves as a barrier against trauma and helps maintain the shape of the kidney
Where are the kidneys located?
Just above the waist between the peritoneum and the posterior wall of the abdomen
What is the primary function of the ureters?
Transport urine from kidneys to urinary bladder
Which hormone is produced by the kidneys?
Calcitriol
What is excreted in urine by the kidneys?
Ammonia, urea, bilirubin, creatinine, uric acids, and foreign substances
What is the function of the renal sinus within the kidney?
To contain part of the renal pelvis, calyces, and branches of renal blood vessels and nerves
Where is the trigone located?
In the floor of the urinary bladder
Where is the urinary bladder situated in the body?
Between the peritoneum and the posterior wall of the abdomen
What are the components of the renal corpuscles?
Glomerulus and Glomerular capsule (Bowman’s capsule)
What is the main function of the papillary ducts within the kidney?
To extend through the renal papillae of the pyramids
What is the division of the Renal cortex into outer and inner zones called?
Juxtamedullary zone
What are the structures within the Renal medulla?
Renal papillae
What is the primary function of the adipose capsule in relation to the kidney?
To protect the kidney from trauma
Learn about the functions and organs of the urinary system including the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra. Understand the roles of these organs in regulating blood volume, composition, blood pressure, and waste excretion.
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