Marine Mammal Nephrology & Urology Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common urolith in bottlenose dolphins
A
Ammonium urate stones (F8)
2
Q
Where do the renal vessels enter and exit the cetacean kidney?
What about the ureters?
A
Kidneys: renal arteries enter at cranial pole, renal veins leave at multiple locations, ureters exit near caudal pole