Macroscopic Renal Anatomy - Renal Flash Cards - Anatomy & Physiology

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Question	Answer	Link
What are the 5 aspects of renal function?	Glomerular filtration Tubular reabsorption Tubular secretion Concentrating and diluting mechanisms Control mechanisms	Link
In which layer of the kidney are the renal corpuscles?	Cortex	Link
Which two structures are found in the outer medulla but do not pass into the inner medulla?	Proximal straight tubules Distal straight tubules	Link
Which three structures are found in the outer medulla and the inner medulla?	Loop of Henle Collecting Ducts Vasa Recta	Link
From which plexus does the autonomic supply to the kidney come from?	Solar Plexus	Link
In all domestic species barring the pig which kidney is most cranial?	The Right	Link
In which of the domestic are mucous glands found within the renal pelvis?	The Horse	Link
Which species has a kidney with a smooth exterior, multiple renal papilla and 2 major calicyes?	Pig	Link
What three things could be said about the kidneys of the cow?	Lobulated outer surface Multiple renal papilla Absent renal pelvis	Link
In which species are sub capsular veins which run towards the hilum obvious macroscopically?	The Cat	Link
The fat layer which surrounds the bovine kidney is called?	The Capsula Adiposa	Link
Which of the equine kidneys is described as being heart shaped?	The Right	Link
In the ruminant both kidneys are found on the right of the abdomen. Why?	The rumen occupies most of the left forcing the left kidney over	Link
From where do the renal arteries arise in the dog?	The Aorta	Link
How long are the left renal artery and vein in the dog (approximately)?	3-4cm	Link
Put the following blood vessels in order based on how they divide from the renal arteries to the glomerular capillaries: Renal Artery Arcuate Artery Interlobar Artery Interlobular Artery Glomerular Capillary.	Renal Artery Interlobar Artery Arcuate Artery Interlobular Artery Glomerular Capillary	Link