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16 Cards in this Set
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Are kidneys symmetrical? What are they close to? |
No, they are not symmetrical. They are close to the aorta and vena cava. |
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Renal Cortex |
outer part of kidney |
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What separates the renal pyramids? |
Renal Columns |
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Renal Medulla |
Inner part of kidney. |
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Minor calyx connects to ________? |
Major calyx |
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Major Calyx connects to ________? |
Renal Pelvis |
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What are the functions of the kidney? |
-cleanses blood and returns to body -waste from blood is removed as urine |
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NEPHRON |
functional unit of the kidney |
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What are the 2 types of nephrons? Where are they located? |
Cortical - located in corteex Juxtamedullary - located between and medulla |
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TUBULES |
distal and proximal convoluted |
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Peritubular Capillaries |
Capillaries that surround tubules |
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Tubules contain a liquid called _______. |
FILTRATE |
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Peritubular capillaries contain __________. |
BLOOD
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Filtrate is destined to become ____________. |
URINE |
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What is filtrate? |
Components pushed from blood. |
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What are 2 types of tubules? |
Proximal Convoluted Tubule Distal Convoluted Tubule |
