Anatomy Of Kidney Flashcards
Name the functions of the urinary system.
- Vital excretory function and elongates the organic waste products generated throughout the body.
- Regulates plasma concentrations of Na+, K+, Cl-, Ca2+, and other ions by controlling the quantities lost in the urine.
- Regulates blood volume and blood pressure by:
* adjusting the volume of water lost in urine
* releasing erythropoietin
* releasing renin - Contributes to the stabilization of blood pH.
- Conserves valuable nutrients by preventing their excretion in urine.
- Eliminates organic waste products.
What are the components of the urinary system?
Kidneys
Ureter
Urinary bladder
Urethra
T/F
The kidneys are attached to the urinary bladder by the ureter.
True
What structure eliminates the contents from the urinary bladder?
The urethra.
The function of the kidney is?
To produce urine.
The function of the ureter is?
To transport urine towards the urinary bladder.
The function of the urinary bladder is?
To temporally store urine prior to elimination.
The function of the urethra is?
To conduct urine to exterior; in males, transports semen as well
T/F
Digestive, cardiovascular, respiratory, and urinary system all prevent development of “pollution” problems inside the body.
True
T/F
Your right kidney sits higher than your left.
False. The left kidney sits higher.
Name the 3 connective tissue layers that protect the kidneys.
- Fibrous capsule- maintains the shape(outermost)
- Perinephric fat- surrounding kidney by adipose tissue
- Renal fascia- outer membrane anchor kidneys to surrounding structures.
T/F
The medulla comes in contact with the fibrous capsule of the kidney.
False. The cortex comes in contact with the fibrous capsule.
T/F
The renal pyramids are part of the medulla.
True
T/F
The renal papilla faces towards the renal sinus.
True
T/F
The base of the renal pyramid faces the cortex.
True. The base is the wider part.
