1.2 The Internal Structure of the Kidneys

Question 1

What 2 Layers are the Kidneys Split into?

Answer 1

1. The Inner Cortex

2. The Outer Medulla

Question 2

What 5 main structures are present within the Medulla of the Kidney?

Answer 2

1. The Renal Pyramid
2. The Calyx
   a) The Minor Calyx
   b) The Major Calyx
3. The Renal Pelvis
4. The Renal Hilum
5. The Ureter

Question 3

What is the Function of the Minor Calyx?

Answer 3

It feeds Urine into a Major Calyx

Question 4

What is the Function of the Major Calyx?

Answer 4

It feeds Urine into the Pelvis of the Ureter

Question 5

Where does the Urine Travel from the Pelvis of the Ureter?

Answer 5

Into the Ureter

Question 6

Where does the Urine Travel in the Ureter

Answer 6

To the Bladder