structure

Question 1

surrounds the kidney.

Answer 1

Renal capsule

Question 2

is the outer area that contains nephrons. This is where most urine production occurs.

Answer 2

Renal cortex

Question 3

are conical structures in the renal medulla. They hold the collecting ducts that collect urine from nephrons and channel it down towards the renal papilla/minor calyx.

Answer 3

Renal Pyramids

Question 4

are bands of cortical tissue that go between the pyramids out to the cortex. it provides a path for vessels to get out to the cortex.

Answer 4

Renal columns

Question 5

collects urine from the renal pyramid and funnels it towards the major calyx. merges to form the major calyx.

Answer 5

minor calyx

Question 6

merge to form the renal pelvis. large cup formed by multiple minor calices

Answer 6

major calyx

Question 7

the large funnel shaped structure that funnels urine into the ureter.

Answer 7

renal pelvis

Question 8

papillary duct discharges urine into minor calyx, a cup shaped drain

Answer 8

renal papilla

Question 9

microscopic filtering units in cortex.
where blood is filtered and most urine production occurs . consists of microscopic capillaries and tubules

Answer 9

nephrons