Kidney Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Name the parts of the kidney
A
- renal artery
- renal vein
- renal cortex
- ureter
2
Q
Kidney Ureter
A
tube that carries urine to bladder
3
Q
Renal artery
A
supplies the kidneys with blood, which is essential for their filtering function
4
Q
Renal Vein
A
carries filtered blood out of the kidneys and back to the heart.
5
Q
Renal Medulla
A
primary function is to regulate urine concentration,
6
Q
Renal Cortex
A
filtration, balancing electrolytes and water, and producing hormones like erythropoietin.
