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kidney structure
(4.1) names+use
Term | Definition |
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Renal Capsule | Supports/ protects the kidneys |
Renal Cortex | filters = makes erythropoietin to make RBC's |
Renal Medulla and Medullary Pyramids | Reabsorbs= needed materials , consintates urine, and carries (urine) to calyxes |
Calyxes | collects urine from pyrimids and directs to pelvis |
Renal Pelvis | collects urine and directs it to ureter |
Ureter | carriers urine to the bladder |
Renal Artery | Carries dirty blood (to be cleaned) with oxygen (to drop off oxygen) |
Renal Vein | Removes clean blood (no waste), without oxygen to return to heart and lungs to collect oxygen. |