Renal Flashcards
1
Q
Where are the kidney’s located?
A
in the space behind the body cavity, up under the ribs.
2
Q
What is the functional unit of the kidney?
A
The nephron.
3
Q
Blood path through the nephron:
A
Renal artery, afferent arteriole, Glomerular capillaries, efferent arterioles, peritubular capillaries, renal vein.
