Gross Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
The kidneys remove metabolic waste from blood by
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Filtration and Excretion
2
Q
How do kidneys regulate plasma electrolytes and blood pressure
A
Renin Angiotensin Mechanism
3
Q
Kidneys position
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Retroperitoneal, T12-L3
4
Q
Which kidney is slightly lower than left
A
Right Kidney
5
Q
Where are the Ureter Constrictions
A
- Ureter passes over inferior renal pole
- Ureter crosses over external iliac vessels (pelvic part)
- Ureter traverses bladder wall (intramural part)