urinary system anatomy
renal
capsule that surrounds the kidney
podocytes
cells with foot-like extensions that form the filter near a glomerulus
cortex, medulla, renal pelvis, ureter
identify the correct direction of urine flow from formation to exiting the kidney.
renal artery
identify the highlighted blood vessel.
renal vein
identify the highlighted blood vessel.
kidney
identify the highlighted organ.
Bowman's capsule
identify the highlighted structure.
distal convoluted tubule
identify the highlighted structure.
renal cortex
identify the highlighted structure.
ureter
identify the highlighted structure.
urinary bladder
identify the highlighted structure.
renal corpuscles
identify the highlighted structures.
renin
in response to a drop in blood pressure, which hormone/enzyme is secreted by specialized cells in the highlighted region?
cystitis
inflammation of the bladder
fibrous capsule
name the strong transparent covering that encases the kidney.
retroperitoneal
organs that include the kidneys, which are located behind the parietal peritoneum
retro-
prefix that means "back"
pod-
prefix that means "foot"
ren-
prefix that means "kidney"
cyst-
prefix that means "sac" or "pouch"
false
the fibrous capsule is a layer of adipose tissue that surrounds the kidney.
simple squamous
the highlighted region is lined by what epithelial type?
papillary ducts
the highlighted structure collects urine from what smaller structures?
urine
the highlighted structure contains what fluid?
transitional
the highlighted structure is lined by what type of epithelium?
true
the ureter, blood vessels, and nerves penetrate the kidney on its medial surface.
removal of toxins from the blood
what is a function of the highlighted organ?
granular
what type of cells in the highlighted organs secretes renin in response to a drop in blood pressure?
renal medulla
where are the renal columns located?
renal cortex
where does filtration of the blood occur within the kidneys?
hilium
where does the ureter penetrate the kidney?
filtration
which of the following functions of the nephron only takes place in the highlighted region?
filtration
which process or processes of urine formation occur in the highlighted structure?
renal medulla
which region of the kidney is highlighted?
renal cortex
which region of the kidney is the most superficial?
renal columns
which structure is found separating the renal pyramids?
ascending loop of henle
which structure is highlighted?
cortex
which structure is highlighted?
cortical nephron
which structure is highlighted?
renal papilla
which structure is highlighted?
ureter
which structure is highlighted?
urethra
which structure is highlighted?
urinary bladder
which structure is highlighted?