Structure of Kidney

Question 1

Renal Artery & vein

Answer 1

The renal artery supplies oxygen and glucose and has a high concentration of urea

The renal vein removes carbon dioxide and has a lower concentration of urea

The ureter transfers urine to the bladder

Urine is released through the urethra

Question 2

Kidney Dissection Risk Assessment

Answer 2

Hazard - scalpels are sharp

Risk - when slicing into the kidney, there is a risk of cutting or piercing the skin

Control - cut away from the body onto a white tile

Question 3

Kidney - 3 visible regions

Answer 3

• Cortex is the outer region
• Medulla is organised into triangular renal pyramids
• The pyramids drain into the pelvis

Question 4

Nephron

Answer 4

The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney

It is where blood is filtered and useful substances, such as glucose and water, are reabsorbed back into the blood

The glomerulus, Bowmans capsule, proximal convoluted tubule and distal convoluted tubule are located in the cortex

The loop of henle and collecting duct are located in the medulla