Chapter 24 Flashcards
(49 cards)
what is the urinary system composed of
- kidneys x2
- urinary tract
- ureters
- urinary bladder
- urethra
where are the kidneys located
kidneys are what kind of organs
which kidney sits lower than the other and why
urinary tract is composed of what
- ureters x2
- urinary bladder
- urethra
what are the functions of the kidneys
how do kidneys remove metabolic waste
how do kidneys maintain fluid and electrolyte balance
how do kidneys maintain acid-base balance
how do kidneys maintain blood pressure
how do kidneys regulate erythropoiesis
what other metabolic functions do kidneys do
what are the parts of kidneys
what is the renal cortex
what is the renal medulla
how many nephrons do the renal cortex and medulla have
what are the functional units of the kidneys
what do nephrons do
nephrons consist of what
how much of total cardiac output goes to the kidneys
describe the anatomy of renal pyramids
what is the pathway of blood through the kidneys
what are interlobular arteries
