Compendium 7

Question 1

Explain the kidneys location?

Answer 1

The kidneys lie behind the parietal peritoneum on the posterior abdominal wall on either side of vertebral column

Question 2

Kidney external autonomy

Answer 2

Renal capsule: fibrous connective tissue surrounding each kidney.
•Adipose tissue: engulfs renal capsule and acts as cushioning
•Renal fascia: thin layer loose connective tissue, which anchors kidneys to posterior abdominal wall.

Question 3

Internal antonomy?

Answer 3

Hilum: Renal artery and nerves enter and renal vein and ureter exit
•Hilum opens into renal sinus: cavity filled with fat and loose connective tissue
•Ureter: exits at the hilum; connects to urinary bladder

Question 4

Types of nephrons?

Answer 4

Juxtamedullary nephrons: The renal corpuscle located near the medulla. Long Loops of Henle which extend deep into the medulla (15%).

•Cortical nephrons: Renal corpuscle located nearer to the periphery of the cortex. Loops of Henle do not extend deep into the medulla (85%).