12 Questions
Which part of the kidney contains the renal corpuscles and proximal and distal segments of tubules of nephrons?
Cortex
What is the main function of the kidney related to the osmotic concentration of blood plasma and body fluids?
Osmoregulation
Which part of the kidney forms one or more cone-shaped pyramids?
Medulla
Where is the indented area of the kidney where the blood vessels and ureter enter and exit?
Hilus
What is the space around the pelvis and between calyces filled with fatty tissue called?
Renal sinus
Which part of the kidney is the enlarged, funnel-shaped proximal portion of the ureter?
Pelvis
What is the branching portion of the pelvis that collects the urine in a multilobular kidney called?
Calyx
What is the urinary collection system of the kidney consisting of pelvis and its branches called?
Pelvicalyceal system
Which part of the kidney varies by species and refers to discrete regions of cortex and medulla?
Lobulation
What does a lobe in a multilobular kidney contain?
Cortex and medulla
What is the discrete unit containing cortex and medulla in a multilobular kidney called?
Lobe
What is the function of the renal papilla in the kidney?
Discharge point for collecting ducts
Test your knowledge of the urinary system with this quiz covering anatomy, pathology, and histology. Challenge yourself with questions on the upper and lower urinary tract, kidney function, and related medical texts.
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