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8 Cards in this Set
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What is the urinary system composed of? |
1. 2 kidneys2. 2 ureters3. 1 urinary bladder4. 1 urethra |
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Describe the External anatomy |
Concave medial border which contains the renal hilus (entrance to the renal sinus/cavity) through which 1. The ureter leaves the kidney 2. Blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, & nerves enter & exit |
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What are the three layers of tissue surrounds the kidney? |
1. Renal capsule 2. Adipose capsule (perirenal fat) 3. Renal fascia - superficial |
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What is the Renal capsule |
1. Renal capsule - deepest - fibrous membrane that is continuous with the outer coat of the ureter |
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What is the adipose capsule? |
2. Adipose capsule (perirenal fat) - intermediate layer - fatty tissue surrounding the renal capsule |
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What is the renal fascia? |
3. Renal fascia - superficial - denseirregular CT |
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What is the purpose of the urinary system? |
1. Control the composition, volume, & pressure of blood2. Remove & restore selected amounts of water & solutes |
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Describe the internal anatomy. |
1. Renal cortex - outer layer; extends from the renal capsule to the bases of the renal pyramids & into the spaces between the pyramids (renal columns); it is divided into an outer cortical zone & inner juxtamedullary zone 2. Renal medulla - inner layer; renal (medullary) pyramids make up the renal medulla 3. 1,000,000 nephrons are the functional units of each kidney |
