Anatomy And Physiology Flashcards
(12 cards)
Upper urinary tract
Kidneys and ureters
Lower urinary tract
Bladder and urethra
Functional unit of kidney
Nephron
Kidneys are responsible for
Detoxify the blood
Regulate BP
Maintain normal ph, iron, and salt levels in the blood
Where do kidneys initially develop
Within the pelvis
They ascend into normal position by 9 week gestation
Pelvic kidney
Most common location for ectopic kidney
In the pelvis
Kidney location
Retroperitoneal
Left kidney is higher and a little longer
Gerota’s fascia
Fibrous envelope of tissue that surrounds the kidney and adrenal gland
The renal parenchyma consists of
Renal medulla and renal cortex
Renal medulla
Inner part of the parenchyma, is responsible for absorption
It includes the renal pyramids
Renal cortex
Responsible for filtration of the blood
It is the outer part of the renal parenchyma.
Renal sinus
Funnel shape structure that collects the urine before it moves to the ureter
Contains the renal collecting system, which is composed of the minor calices, renal pelvis, and infundibula.
