Renal pyramids Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Chapter 14: Urinary System and Venipuncture Lampignano: Bontrager’s Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The suprarenal glands are part of the endocrine system. a. True b. False ANS: B REF: 526 2. The left kidney is generally slightly lower, or more inferior, than the right. a. True b. False ANS: B REF: 526 3. Which abdominal muscles run on each side of, and medial and posterior to, the kidneys? a. Rectus abdominis b. Ext...

Portage Learning Anatomy & Physiology II: Module 7 Exam True or False: The bladder drains into the ureters. false A person sustained blunt force trauma to the back at the T5 level, with no spinal cord injury. Would you suspect the kidneys to be damaged? Why or why not? No, the kidneys lie between the T-12 and L-3 Describe the consistency and purpose of the renal fascia. The outer renal fascia is dense fibrous connective tissue which keeps the kidney in place inside the abdominal cavity....

BIOS 256 FINAL EXAM STUDY Q&A | Comprehensive ATI BIOS 256 FINAL EXAM STUDY Q&A | Comprehensive ATI 1) The urinary system does all of the following, EXCEPT it A secretes excess glucose molecules B regulates blood volume C contributes to stabilizing blood pH D eliminates organic waste products E regulates plasma concentrations of electrolytes 2) Conical structures that are located in the renal medulla are called A pyramids B renal columns C renal pelvises D nephrons E calyces 3) The region known...

BIOS 256 FINAL EXAM STUDY Q&A | Comprehensive ATI 1) The urinary system does all of the following, EXCEPT it A secretes excess glucose molecules B regulates blood volume C contributes to stabilizing blood pH D eliminates organic waste products E regulates plasma concentrations of electrolytes 2) Conical structures that are located in the renal medulla are called A pyramids B renal columns C renal pelvises D nephrons E calyces 3) The region known as the macula densa is part of A the...

Kidneys -in retroperitoneal space in abdominal cavity -one on each side of spine kidney functions -excrete metabolic waste -maintain water balance -regulate acid base balance -regulate blood pressure -secrete erythropoietin to stimulate RBC growth -activate Vit D to absorb calcium in intestines Kidney disorders may result in decrease in erythropoietin causing: anemia Vit D in kidney function -active form assists with Ca absorption in intestines -precursor ingested...

Portage Learning Anatomy & Physiology II: Module 7 Exam True or False: The bladder drains into the ureters. - false A person sustained blunt force trauma to the back at the T5 level, with no spinal cord injury. Would you suspect the kidneys to be damaged? Why or why not? - No, the kidneys lie between the T-12 and L-3 Describe the consistency and purpose of the renal fascia. - The outer renal fascia is dense fibrous connective tissue which keeps the kidney in place inside the abdominal...

Which type of urinary tract infections can be fatal? - Kidney infection Which of the following is a serous membrane that is fused to the outer surface of the lung? - Visceral pleura Which of the following best describes hematuria? - Blood in the urine Tonsillitis is inflammation of the - Palatine tonsils Which of the following statements is FALSE? - Renal agenesis is almost always a genetic problem. The renal adipose capsule is the middle layer of the - Fibrous pouch that contains the kidn...

Portage Learning Anatomy & Physiology II: Module 7 Exam Question and answer 100% correct 2023True or False: The bladder drains into the ureters. false A person sustained blunt force trauma to the back at the T5 level, with no spinal cord injury. Would you suspect the kidneys to be damaged? Why or why not? No, the kidneys lie between the T-12 and L-3 Describe the consistency and purpose of the renal fascia. The outer renal fascia is dense fibrous connective tissue which keeps ...

PMED Test 2 Questions & Answers 2024/2025 Which of the following statements regarding the renal system is correct? A) Urinary tract infections are more prevalent in men .B) The kidneys are located in the retroperitoneal space. C) Urinary tract infections are the most common renal disease. D) The urethra transports urine from the kidneys to the bladder. - ANSWERSB The renal _______ is the middle layer of the kidney and includes the renal pyramids. A) cortex B) medulla C) calyces D...

Galen A&P 2 Lab final reviewFunctions of the urinary system Eliminates nitrogenous wasted, fluid balance, electrolyte balance and acid base balance. Urinary organs Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra. Layers of supportive tissue Renal fascia, perirenal fat capsule, fibrous capsule. Kidneys have and outer cortex and an inner.... ...medulla. Medulla contains renal pyramids What happens at the rental pyramids? Site for urine formation. What are renal col...