LAB: Urinary Stystem
Identify the correct direction of urine flow from the formation to exiting the kidney.
cortex, medulla, renal pelvis, ureter
list parts of the nephron in correct sequential order:
glomerulus, proximal convoluted tubule, nephron loop
where does the ureter penetrate the kidney?
hilum
of the following urinary system organs, major homeostaatic function are performed by the ________.
kidneys
the ________ perform(s) the excretory and homeostatic function of the urinary system.
kidneys
urine is formed by three processes. in whihc process do filtrate components that are useful to the body move from the nephron into the blood?
tubular reabsorption
(T/F) during tubular respiration, components of the filtrate move from the bloodstream into the tubule.
F
which of the kidney is the most superficial
Renal Cortex
(T/F) the ureter, blood, vessels, and nerves penetrate the kidney on its medial surface.
T
the vessel that supplies blood to the nephron is called the ______
afferent arteriole
what is the function of the renal pelvis?
collects newly formed urine
blood flows form the peritubular capillary to the renal vein through this sequence of vessels
cortical radiate vein, acurate vein, interlobular
the _____ urethral sphincter consists of skeletal muscle and is voluntarily controlled.
external
name the strong transport covering that encases the kidney.
fibrous capsule
as urine is formed it flows through the collecting ducts to enter, in order, the following structures
minor, major calyces, renal pelvis, ureter
name the structure in the kidney that produce urine
nephrons
in its excretory role, the urinary system is primarily concerned with the removal of ______ wastes from the body.
nitrogenous
which structure is found separating the renal pyramids?
renal columns
where does the kidney filter the blood?
renal corpuscle
where does filtration of the blood occur within the Kidneys?
renal cortx
where are the renal columns located?
renal medulla
a major calyx is a component of which of the following anatomical structures?
renal pelvis
as the renal artery approaches a kidney, it is divided into branches known as the _______
sentimental arteries
which is TRUE about the urethral sphincters?
the internal urethral sphincter is under involuntary control.