Structure of the kidney Flashcards

1
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What are renal columns?

A

Connective tissue extensions

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2
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What do renal columns do?

A

radiate downward from the cortex through the medulla

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3
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What do renal columns separate?

A

medulla, therenal pyramidsandrenal papillae.

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4
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What are papillae?

A

bundles of collecting ducts

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5
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What is the function of the papillae?

A

transport urine made by nephrons to thecalyxsof the kidney for excretion.

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6
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What do the renal columns divide the kidney into and what is the function?

A

into 6–8 lobes and provide a supportive framework for vessels that enter and exit the cortex.

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