the kidneys Flashcards
most important organ in the urinary system?
kidneys
location of kidneys
located on either side of the spine
What protects and holds the kidneys in place?
perirenal fat tissue and renal fascia
why is the right kidney slightly lower than the left kidney
to make space for the liver
what is each kidney surrounded by
a renal capsule made of connective tissues
what are the cross section of a kidney
outer cortex and the inner medulla which is made of renal pyramids
where is the site of urine production in the kidneys
renal pyramids
where does the urine formation drain into from the renal pyramids
minor calyx then the major calyx
where does the major calyxes converge at
the renal pelvis
what forms the ureter
renal pelvis
where does the ureter go to
urinary bladder
how does blood flow into the kidney
through the renal artery
what is the hilum
indented region
do the arteries get increasingly smaller through the renal medulla then the cortex
yes
how does blood flow out
in a reverse path through the renal vein
