Lecture 37: Pelvis and Perineum II Flashcards
4 urinary organs
kidneys
ureters
bladder
urethra
kidneys: functions (4)
-filter plasma to reabsorb useful products
-concentrate waste products for elimination
-secrete urine
-produce and release renin and erythropoietin
kidneys structure catte/pigs vs horse/dog/sheep/goat
cattle and pigs = multilobular
dogs = unilobular
what makes up the parenchyma in kidneys
cortex and medulla
2 layers of medulla of kidney
outer zone
inner zone
2 main components of kidney structure
capsule
parenchyma
blood supply to kidneys
renal artery and vein
where are renal artery and vein located in kidney
hilum
renal pelvis: definition, function, contents
enlargement that results from union of calices
origin of ureter
contains calyx and papilla
what 3 structures are found within the kidney hilum
renal artery
renal vein
ureter
ureters function
convey urine from kidneys to bladder
urinary bladder definition and function
muscular and distensible sac that collects urine for later disposal
does the bladder have a constant size and position
no
3 regions of bladder
apex
body
neck
where is neck of bladder located near
urethra
urethra functions
discharge urine
discharge semen in males
what structure discharges semen in males
urethra
2 regions of urethra
pelvic urethra
penile urethra
where is the pelvic urethra located
floor of pelvis
female reproductive system: internal organs (4)
ovaries
uterine tubes
uterus
part of vagina
female reproductive system: external organs (3)
part of vagina
vulva
mammary gland
ovaries functions (2)
produce estrogens and progesterone
mature and release oocytes