Urinary System Flashcards
1
Q
The Urinary System regulates the content of blood plasma so that homeostasis of the entire internal environment can be maintained within normal limits. T/F
A
True
2
Q
Principle organ of the Urinary System is ___?
A
Kidneys
3
Q
Kidneys Process blood and form urine as a waste to be excreted T/F
A
True
4
Q
The Right Kidney is larger than the left
A
False
5
Q
Concave Notch on Kidney/Medium Indentation
A
Hilum
6
Q
How Does Renal Blood get in and out of kidneys?
A
Hilum
7
Q
Renal Cotex
A
Outer Portion
8
Q
Renal Medulla
A
Inner Portion
9
Q
Cone Shaped masses of tissue in renal Medulla?
A
Renal Pyramid
10
Q
Dips of tissue between the pyramids are?
A
Renal Columns
11
Q
The cup-like structure in which each renal papilla juts into?
A
Calyx
12
Q
Functional Unit of Kidneys
A
Nephron
