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List 7 functions of the Urinary System? |
1.Elimination of waste. 2.conservation of nutrients. 3.regulation of blood ph. 4.production of hormones (calcitrol and EPO) 5.regulation of blood pressure 6.regulation of blood volume 7.regulation of blood composition |
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What is another name for the Urinary System? |
Genitourinary |
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Relative to the vertebral column, where are the kidneys located? |
T12-L3 |
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What are the three layers of tissue surrounding the kidneys? |
Renal Capsule, Adipose Capsule, Renal Fascia |
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What is the renal hilus and what is found there? |
Concavity at the medial side of the kidney where blood and Lymphatic vessels, nerves and ureter enter/exit |
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What is the name for the outer layer of the kidney? |
Renal Cortex |
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What is the name for the inner layer of the kidney? |
Renal Medulla |
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What is the name of the funnel shaped structures that make up most of the renal Medulla? |
Renal pyramids |
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What is a renal Calyx? |
Cup shaped structure that collects urine. |
