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renal pyramid
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triangular shaped area in the medulla of the kidney
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renal corpuscle
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filtration of blood occurs
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renal tubule
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structure extends from glomerular capsule of nephron. it is,composed of proximal convoluted tubule the loop of Henle and distal convoluted tubule
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hilum
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entrance to the renal sinus that contains the renal artery renal vein and ureter
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organs of urinary system
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kidneys, urinary bladder, ureters, urethra
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characteristics of the kidneys
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1. combine water and ions to form urine.
2. the are reddish brown |
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what does Erythropoietn stimulate
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production of red blood cells
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what is the formation of urine
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1. glomerular filtration
2. tubular secretion 3. tubular reabsorption |
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rate of glomerular filtration is largely controled by what?
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S. N. S.
Sympathetic nervous system |
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characteristics of urinary bladder
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1. stores urine until it can be removed from the body.
2. contains detrusor muscle |
