Structure Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two types of nephron?
A
Cortical Neohrons (short) Juxtamedullary Nephrons (longer)
2
Q
What is the outer part of thr kidney?
A
Cortex
3
Q
What is the inner part of the Kidney that looks like pyramids?
A
Medulla
4
Q
What other gland is attached to the kidney?
A
Adrenal Gland
5
Q
Which nephron type allows for more water conservation?
A
Juxtamedullary
6
Q
What blood vessel supplies blood to the kidneys?
A
Renal Artery via Aorta
7
Q
What blood vessel carries blood away from the kidneys?
A
Renal Vein via Vena Cava
8
Q
What connects the kidney to ureter?
A
The pelvis
9
Q
What is the name of the vessel entering glomerulus?
A
Afferent arteriole
10
Q
What is the name of the vessel exiting the glomerulus?
A
Efferent arteriole
