Urinary Flashcards
1
Q
The urinary system filters and removes waste products from
A
The blood
2
Q
The urinary system consists of :
A
2 kidneys
2 ureters
1 urinary bladder
1 urethra
3
Q
located retroperitoneal in the lumbar area above the waist.
A
Kidney
4
Q
Cortex
A
tough fibrous outer layer
5
Q
Medulla
A
soft inner layer
6
Q
Hilum
A
medial concave area where the renal artery enters
7
Q
Renal pyramids
A
triangular-shaped areas of the medulla that hold the nephrons
8
Q
Renal pelvis
A
The collection area of the kidney
