Urinary Flashcards
1
Q
What species have populated kidneys
A
Bovine and avians
2
Q
Functions of kidneys
A
Regulate fluid balance, excretion of waste, endocrine function
3
Q
Anatomy of the kindey
A
Capsule, cortex, medulla, renal pelvis
4
Q
What exits the renal pelvis
A
Ureter, renal vein, renal artery
5
Q
What is under somatic control in the urinary system
A
External sphincter
6
Q
What is under parasympathetic control in the urinary system
A
Bladder contractions, internal sphincter
7
Q
How much of each heartbeat goes to the kidneys
A
20%
8
Q
What is in the renal corpuscle
A
Glomerulus, Bowman’s capsule, proximal and distal convoluted tubules
9
Q
What is in the medulla of the kidney
A
Loop of henle
10
Q
What hormones does the kidney produce
A
Erythropoietin & renin
