In the event of a traumatic injury, which layer surrounding the kidney provides a cushioning effect due to its fatty composition?

Identify the structures of the kidney in the following diagram.

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b. ___

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d. ___

e. ___

f. ___

g. ___

h. ___

i. ___

j. ___

k. ___

l. ___

m. ___

Which structures of the urinary system are responsible for the transport, storage, and elimination of urine?

What is the function of the juxtaglomerular complex?

Describe two functions of countercurrent multiplication in the kidney.

The kidneys are surrounded by a tough, fibrous layer of tissue called the: