12:01Kidneys (Functions, Structures, Coverings, Nephron) - Urinary System AnatomyTaim Talks Med379views1rank
Multiple ChoiceIn the event of a traumatic injury, which layer surrounding the kidney provides a cushioning effect due to its fatty composition?394views3rank
Multiple ChoiceThe kidneys are surrounded by a tough, fibrous layer of tissue called the:395views8rank
Multiple ChoiceThe perirenal fat capsule is a transparent capsule that prevents infections in surrounding regions from spreading to the kidney.2191views15rank
Multiple ChoiceThe __________ is the darker, reddish-brown area of the kidney that exhibits cone-shaped tissue masses called renal pyramids.1335views3rank
Multiple Choice__________ are the structural and functional units of the kidneys, which carry out the processes that form urine.1329views2rank
Multiple ChoiceWhich structure is the muscular tube that delivers urine to the bladder?1302views3rank
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.4462views3rank
Multiple ChoiceThe __________ cushions the kidney and helps attach it to the posterior body wall.1333views5rank
Textbook QuestionMultiple Choice More than one choice may apply. Match each letter from the figure with the correct blood vessel name. Segmental arteries a. b. c. d. e.362views
Textbook QuestionDamage 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.441views
Textbook QuestionWhat is the importance of the perirenal fat capsule that surrounds the kidney?398views
Textbook QuestionUsing the image provided, identify and label the cortex, medulla, medullary pyramids, renal columns, and pelvis.428views1rank
Textbook QuestionMark 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.382views1rank
Textbook QuestionMark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.e. Obligatory water reabsorption occurs in the distal tubule and collecting system.365views1rank
Textbook QuestionMark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.c. Sodium ion reabsorption creates a gradient that helps drive the reabsorption of water and many other solutes from the proximal tubule.371views
Textbook QuestionWhich of the following conditions does not contribute to the creation and/or maintenance of the medullary osmotic gradient?a. The countercurrent exchanger of the vasa rectab. The countercurrent multiplier of the nephron loops of cortical nephronsc. The countercurrent multiplier of the nephron loops of juxtamedullary nephronsd. The permeability of the medullary collecting system to urea and other ions243views
Multiple ChoiceWhich organ of the excretory system helps balance fluid in the body and detect waste in the blood?
Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following organs is primarily responsible for filtering alcohol from your system?
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