Multiple Choice
The perirenal fat capsule is a transparent capsule that prevents infections in surrounding regions from spreading to the kidney.
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25. The Urinary System
The Kidneys
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The Kidneys
- Multiple ChoiceThe __________ is the darker, reddish-brown area of the kidney that exhibits cone-shaped tissue masses called renal pyramids.1607views3rank
- Multiple Choice__________ are the structural and functional units of the kidneys, which carry out the processes that form urine.1571views2rank
- Multiple ChoiceThe major calyces are the __________.2248views1rank
- Multiple ChoiceWhich structure is the muscular tube that delivers urine to the bladder?1527views3rank
- Multiple ChoiceArrange the following structures to represent the sequence in which urine passes through them to the external environment: (1) ureter, (2) renal pelvis, (3) calyx, (4) urinary bladder, and (5) urethra.4996views2rank
- Multiple ChoiceThe renal hilum lies on the __________ surface of the kidney.1570views3rank
- Multiple ChoiceThe __________ cushions the kidney and helps attach it to the posterior body wall.1582views5rank
- Multiple ChoiceThe renal __________ is continuous with the ureter.1871views2rank
- Textbook Question
More than one choice may apply.
Match each letter from the figure with the correct blood vessel name.
Segmental arteries
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Damage to the renal medulla would interfere first with the functioning of the
a. Glomerular capsules
b. Distal convoluted tubules
c. Collecting ducts
d. Proximal convoluted tubules
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What is the importance of the perirenal fat capsule that surrounds the kidney?
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Describe the location of the kidneys in the body.
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Using the image provided, identify and label the cortex, medulla, medullary pyramids, renal columns, and pelvis.
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Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.
a. The kidneys are retroperitoneal and covered by three layers of connective tissue.
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