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14 Cards in this Set
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What enzymes do the kidneys produce?
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Renin
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What hormones do the kidneys produce?
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erythropotin
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What is the renal hilum?
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Area for entry and exit of nerves, blood, and lymphatic vessels and ureter exit.
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What is the superficial layer of the kidney?
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Renal fascia
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What is the function of the renal fascia?
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anchors to abdominal wall
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What is the middle layer of the kidney?
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The adipose capsule
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What is the function of the adipose capsule?
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Cushions and supports
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What is the deep layer of the kidney?
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Renal capsule
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What is the function of the renal capsule?
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Maintains shape and forms barrier
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What are the two parts of the nephron?
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Renal corpuscle
Renal tubule |
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What is the function of the renal corpuscle?
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Filters blood plasma
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What is the function of the renal tubular?
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refines filter fluid
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What are the parts of the renal corpuscle?
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Glomerus
Glomerular (Bowman's) capsule |
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What are the the parts of the renal tubular?
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PCT (Proximal Convoluted Tube)
LOH (Loop of Henle) DCT (Distal Convuluted Tube) |
