Urinary system Flashcards
1
Q
Two main parts of kidney
A
Cortex and medulla
2
Q
the called shape for kidney
A
Hilum
3
Q
organs outside the peritoneal activity is called??
A
retroperitoneal
4
Q
Fats that surrounds kidney
A
perirenal fat
5
Q
The part where blood is actually filtered in kidney
A
Cortex
6
Q
A part in cortex that filters out the blood
A
Glomeruli
7
Q
A part of glomeruli that is the actual site and tubules of blood filtration and reabsorption
A
Nephron
8
Q
Parts of nephron in peristalsis order
A
- Bowman’s capsule
- Proximal convoluted tubules
- loop of henle
- distal convoluted tubules
9
Q
a vessel that connects to the convoluted tubules and loop of henle for 99% reabsorption of sugar, amino acids, and nutrients.
A
Renal capillary
