Kidney Structure Flashcards

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1
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Blood supply

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From renal arteries and removed via renal vein into inferior vena cava

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Urinary system

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Kidneys produce urine passes down ureters into bladder
When bladder is full bladder opens and urine passes outs urethra

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3
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3 main areas

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Cortex
Medulla - contains nephrons / pyramids
Pelvis - central chamber where urine collects

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4
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Afferent arteriole

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Blood to glomerulus

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5
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Efferent arteriole

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Blood away from glomerulus

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