Urinary Anatomy Flashcards
What is the most important overall function of the kidneys?
Homeostasis
What are kidneys?
Retroperitoneal
What are kidneys covered in?
Fibrous connective tissue capsule
What is the urine pathway?
1.) Aorta
2.) Renal artery
3.) Kidney
4.) Renal vein
5.) Caudal vena cava
How much of the blood pumped by the heart goes to the kidneys?
25%
How often does all the circulating
blood in the body pass through the
kidneys?
Every 4-5 minutes
What is a nephron made out of?
A renal corpuscle, a proximal
convoluted tubule, a loop of Henle, and a distal convoluted tubule
What is a nephron?
A unit
What are functions of the kidneys?
Blood filtration, reabsorption, blood pressure regulation, and secretion
What fluids do the kidneys balance and regulate?
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) from pituitary and aldosterone from adrenal glands
What hormone production do the kidneys help with?
Erythropoietin and some prostaglandins
