B3 - The kidneys Flashcards

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1
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where does the kidneys receive its blood supply from ?

A

from a branch of the aorta called the renal artery

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2
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what are nephrons ?

A

millions of tiny filtering units

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3
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what are the ‘millions of tiny filtering units’ called ?

A

nephrons

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4
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why does blood come into the kidneys under high pressure ?

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to make filtration efficient. the filtered blood leaves the kidneys along the renal veins

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5
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to make filtration efficient what does the blood do ?

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the blood comes into the kidneys under high pressure.

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6
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what is the function of the renal vein ?

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the renal vein carries blood from the kidneys

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7
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what is the function of the urethra ?

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the urethra carries urine out of the bladder

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8
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what is the function of the bladder ?

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the bladder stores urine

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9
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what is the function ureter ?

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the ureter carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder

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what is the function of the renal artery ?

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the renal artery supplies blood to the kidney

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11
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what is the function of the kidneys ?

A

the kidneys perform excretion and osmoregulation

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12
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what is the function of the nephrons ?

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microscopic filtration units

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13
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what are the two distinct regions of the kidneys

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an outer cortex + an inner medulla

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