urinary 1

Question 1

what does the urinary system consist of

Answer 1

2 kidneys, 2 ureters, 1 urinary bladder, 1 urethra

Question 2

what are the functions of the kidney

Answer 2

regulation of blood ionic composition
maintenance of blood osmolarity
regulating blood volume
regulation of blood pressure
regulation of blood PH
release of hormones
regulation of blood glucose level
secretion of wastes and foreign substances

Question 3

where are kidneys found

Answer 3

just above waist

Question 4

what is found at the concave side of kidneys

Answer 4

all blood and lymphatic vessels, nerves and renal hilum

Question 5

how many layers of tissue are kidneys surrounded by

Answer 5

3

Question 6

name the layers of tissues surrounding the kidneys

Answer 6

renal capsule, adipose capsule and renal fascia

Question 7

describe the renal capsule layer

Answer 7

transparent

Question 8

describe the adipose capsule

Answer 8

fat pad

Question 9

describe the renal fascia

Answer 9

connective tissue, attaches to posterior abdominal wall

Question 10

name the 2 distinct regions of the internal kidney

Answer 10

renal cortex and renal medulla

Question 11

describe the renal cortex

Answer 11

outer, smooth and reddish
portions extended between renal pyramids

Question 12

describe the renal medulla

Answer 12

inner, reddish brown
consists of 8-18 cone shaped renal pyramids

Question 13

what is the parenchyma

Answer 13

functional portion of kidney = renal cortex and renal pyramid

Question 14

why are kidneys abundantly supplied with blood

Answer 14

as it removes waste from the blood and regulates its volume and composition

Question 15

what is the renal corpuscle

Answer 15

bowman’s capsule + glomerulus