Structure
The blood vessel where blood (dirty) enters the kidney.
Renal artery, renal artery branching
The arteriole where blood enters the Bowman's Capsule of a nephron.
afferent arteriole
What is #4?
Loop of Henle
What body system includes the bladder, kidneys, ureters, and urethra?
Excretory System
Small, hard mineral deposits made from mineral and acid salts formed inside the kidney
Kidney stones
These carry urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder.
ureters
The collecting ducts drain into this
renal pelvis or caylyces
The first portion of the renal tube, closest to Bowman's capsule. (#7)
Proximal Convoluted Tube
What is the main function of the kidneys?
Filter blood and create urine
What types of food can lead to the formation of kidney stones? Name 2
beets, potato chips, energy drinks, spinach
These tiny tubes make up the bulk of the kidney. These are the "functional unit" of the kidneys.
nephrons
The first capillary bed inside the Bowman's capsule is called the......
glomerulus
Roughly how many nephrons are there in one kidney?
About one million
Name one way to get rid of kidney stones. (This does not include passing it naturally without medical intervention)
Sound waves, laser, Surgery, medication to dissolve or relax muscles, stent
These organs are located just inside your lower back area.
kidneys
Fluid is collected into the bloodstream here, these wrap around the loop of Henle, proximal/distal convoluted tubes.
peritubular capillaries
The farthest part of the renal tube. (#8)
Distal Convoluted tube
What are 3 major parts of the internal structure of the kidneys?
Medulla,cortex, renal column, renal pelvis, caylyces
This sphincter is under conscious control.
urinary sphincter
The tube that urine passes through to exit the kidneys. (#9)
Collecting duct/tube