Macroscopic Renal Anatomy - Renal Flash Cards - Anatomy & Physiology

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