Urinary System Functions and Protective Layers

The renal cortex is the outer region of the kidney.

The renal pyramids are triangular regions of tissue in the medulla that help in the formation of urine.

The renal pelvis is a medial region that collects urine and sends it to the ureter and then to the urinary bladder for storage.

<p>The renal artery provides each kidney with arterial blood supply, and a quarter of the total blood supply of the body passes through the kidneys each minute.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Calyces are cup-shaped drains that enclose the renal pyramids and collect urine to send it to the renal pelvis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deeper region of the kidney</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Triangular regions of tissue in the medulla</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Extensions of cortex-like material that separate the pyramids</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Medial region that is a flat, funnel-shaped tube which collects urine and sends it to the ureter</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Renal artery provides each kidney with arterial blood supply</p> Signup and view all the answers