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