how many kidneys do humans have?
two
what are the kidneys two important functions
as an osmoregulatory organ
as an excretory organ
what do the kidneys do as an osmoregulatory organ
they regulate the water content of the blood
important for maintaining blood pressure
what do the kidneys do as an excretory organ
they excrete the toxic waste products of metabolism and substances in excess of requirements
what is the function of the renal artery
carries oxygenated blood containing urea and salts to kidneys
what is the function of the renal vein
carries deoxygenated blood , clean of urea and excess salts, away from the kidneys
what is the function of the kidney
regulates water content of blood and filters blood
what is the function of the ureter
carries urine from kidneys to bladder
what is the function of the bladder
stores urine temporarily
what is the function of the urethra
releases urine outside of the body
what is the kidney's outer most layer
fibrous capsule
what is a fibrous capsule
a fairly tough layer on the outside of the kidney
beneath the fibrous capsule , how many main areas does the kidney have
three
what are the three main layers of the kidney
cortex , medulla and renal pelvis
what structures are found in the cortex of the kidney
the glomerulus;
Bowman's capsule;
proximal convoluted tubule;
distal convoluted tubule;
ALL OF THE NEPHRONS.
what structures are found in the medulla of the kidney
the loop of henle;
collecting duct,
OF THE NEPHRONS
what site is the renal pelvis
where the ureter joins the kidney