Structure Of The Kidney Flashcards by Jodi Clarke (V240955) | Brainscape

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What is the cortex?

A

The outer layer of the kidney

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What is the medulla?

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Inner region, contains thousands of nephrons

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What is the renal artery?

A

Supplies the kidney with blood

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What is the renal vein?

A

Carries blood filtered by the kidney

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Q

What is the calyx?

A

Chambers where the urine passes

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What is the ureters?

A

Tubes that carry urine to the bladder

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What is the bladder?

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Stores urine

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What is the urethra?

A

Urine passes out of the body through this

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