19a. The nephron Flashcards
What is the function of the cortex of the kidney?
To protect the inner parts of the kidney
What protects the inner parts of the kidney
Cortex
What is the function of the renal pelvis?
To store urine before sending it to the bladder via the ureter
What stores urine before sending it to the bladder via the ureter
Renal pelvis
What is the function of medulla?
To regulate the concentration of urine
What is the function of the renal artery?
To transport blood away from heart to kidney for filtration
What transports blood away from heart to kidney for filtration?
Renal artery
What transports filtered blood from kidney to heart?
Renal vein
What is the function of the renal vein?
To transport filtered blood from kidney to heart
What is D?
Cortex
What is E?
Medulla
What is B?
Renal artery
What is C?
Renal vein
What is A?
Renal pelvis
Where does the filtration of blood plasma, blood cells and platelets occur in the nephron?
Glomerulus