Chapter 27: Renal/Urinary System

Question 1

kidneys are _____ (behind the peritoneum that lines wall of abdominal cavity)

Answer 1

retroperitoneal

Question 2

outer tissue region of kidney

Answer 2

cortex

Question 3

inner tissue region of kidney

Answer 3

medulla

Question 4

central space

Answer 4

sinus

Question 5

structures in the medulla region

Answer 5

pyramids

Question 6

tip of pyramid

Answer 6

papilla

Question 7

structures in medulla region between pyramids

Answer 7

columns

Question 8

branches multiple times as it courses within the kidney, vessels eventually curve around pyramids

Answer 8

renal artery

Question 9

small vessels in cortex, surround each pyramid

Answer 9

interlobular arteries

Question 10

branches off interlobular artery

Answer 10

afferent arteriole

Question 11

ball shaped capillary bed

Answer 11

glomerulus

Question 12

carries blood away from glomerulus

Answer 12

efferent arteriole

Question 13

collecting system

Answer 13

calyces ➡️ pelvis ➡️ ureter

Question 14

kidney stones names

Answer 14

renal calculi (near kidney), renal calculus (near bladder)

Question 15

surface on top of urinary bladder

Answer 15

peritoneum