Fun facts
how much urine can a bladder hold
2 cups
Where are nepherons located
Renal Medulla/Renal Cortex
What are the 2 bean-shaped organs in our body
Kidneys
urethra function
transports urine from the bladder to the outside of the body
What was urine used for in ancient Rome
Mouth wash
What is the area of a nephron where blood vessels are located
Glomerulus capsule
What muscular tubes are connected to the kidneys
Ureters
filter out the blood/create urine/pH/Toxin removal
How many nephrons are in each kidney
about 1 million
The final section of the nephron where filtrate eventually enters
Collective Duct
Where urine exits
Urethra
Function of the bladder
Temporarily hold urine and pushes urine out through the urethra
how much blood do your kidneys filter in 1 day
150-180 liters
What do nephrons release that is mainly made out of nitrogen and is a waste product from the liver
Urea
Smooth muscle sac that propels urine
Urinary bladder
function of the ureters
transports urine to the bladder
Can you survive with one kidney
yes (the solo kidney will actually grow)
The collective term for the filtered components in the kidney
Glomerular Filtrate
What collects urine inside the kidneys
Renal pelvis
What happens in the glomerulus capsule
Blood is filtered in the glomerulus. Components are moved from the capillaries into the glomerular capsule.