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.