Topic 16: Urinary System - Overview + Kidneys Flashcards
1
Q
Name the 4 structures of the urinary system, and how man there are
A
- 2 kidneys
- 2 ureters
- 1 urinary bladder
- 1 urethra
2
Q
What does the urinary system regulate? (4)
A
- blood volume
- blood pressure
- pH
- ion concentration
3
Q
What does the urinary system eliminate?
A
watstes
ex. urea, uric acid, hormones, drugs
4
Q
What is the location of the kidney? (2)
A
- retroperitoneal
- right lower than left
5
Q
The kidney is supported and protected by 3 layers of CT. Name them
A
- Fibrous capsule
- Perirenal fat capsule
- Renal Fascia
6
Q
What is the renal hilum?
A
- medial indentation
7
Q
The renal hilum is the entry point for what structures? (4)
A
- renal artery (superior)
- renal vein (inferior)
- ureter
- nerves
8
Q
What are the two structures that are inside the kidney?
A
- renal cortex (superficial)
- renal medulla
9
Q
What does the renal medulla contain? (2)
A
- renal pyramids
- renal columns
10
Q
What is the apex of the renal pyramids called?
A
renal papilla
11
Q
What are renal columns? (2)
A
- separate pyramids
- contain blood vessels
12
Q
What is the functional unit of a kidney called?
A
- nephron (microscopic)
