kidney Quiz Flashcards
(15 cards)
Number of Nephrons
1.3 Million
What is the primary site of urine production
Renal pyramids in the kidneys
What is the functional unit of the kidneys
Nephrons
What is the length of the renal tube
3 cm
Number of segments in the renal tube
3 segments
Number of major portions in nephron
2 portions
What is the composition of urine
Water - 95%, 5% solutes
What are the 3 major processes of urine production
Glomerular FILTRATION, Tubular REABSORPTION, Tubular SECTRETION
What structure empties into the bladder?
the ureters
What Atypical substances can be found in urine
Glucose, Blood Protein, Red Blood Cells, Hemoglobin, White Blood Cells
What is the name for the testing of urine
urinalysis
What is voiding
The process of empyting the bladder (also known as micturition)
What flows blood IN to the kidney
The Renal Artery
What flows blood OUT of the kidneys
The Renal Vein
What is the shape of the kidneys
bean-shaped
