Mistakes made (Urinary) Flashcards
1
Q
Difference btw fibrous capsule and perirenal fat capsule.
A
Fibrous capsule:
Prevents infection from surrounding to spread to the kidneys
Perirenal- fat capsule:
Protective, fatty cushion
Surrounds the capsule and cushions against blows
2
Q
What is the chief force pushing pushing water and solutes out of the blood and across the filtration membrane?
A
Glomerular hydrostatic pressure (HPg), (which is essentially glomerular blood pressure), in the glomerular capillaries.
3
Q
Which kidney is lower? R or L?
A
Right K. as it is crowded by the liver.
4
Q
What is responsible for producing concentrated urine?
A
Renal medulla.
