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What are the 2 MAJOR functions of the Kidneys?
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1. Excretion of toxins, wastes and excess ions
2. Blood volume/chemical makeup (water-salts, acid-base) |
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What are the 4 OTHER functions of the kidneys?
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1. Gluconeogenesis (during fasting)
2. Renin (BP regulator) 3. Erythropoietin (RBC production) 4. Vitamin D metabolizing |
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The Urinary System is comprised of (4)
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Kidneys, Urinary Bladder, Ureters, Urethra
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Where are the kidneys located? What vertebra region? Mass? Dimensions?
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Superior Lumbar Region / T12 - L3 / 150g / 12x6x3 cm
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The ureter, renal blood vessels, lymphatics, and nerves all join each kidney at the ______
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Renal Hilum
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Internal space within the kidney is called the _______
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Renal Sinus
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3 layers of supportive tissue that surround the kidney
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Renal Fascia, Renal Capsule, Perirenal Fat Capsule
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Outer layer of dense fibrouse connective tissue that anchors the kidney and the adrenal gland to surrounding structures
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Renal Fascia
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Fatty mass that surrounds the kidney and cushions it against blows
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Perirenal fat capsule
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Transparent capsule that prevents infections in surrounding regions from spreading to the kidney
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Fibrous capsule
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Condition where rapid weight loss dwindles the perirenal fat capsule causing kidneys to drop to a lower position
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Renal Ptosis
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Condition that may cause ureters to become kinked, causing urine backup into kidney, and pressure on it's tissues
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Renal Ptosis
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Urine backup into kidney ..."water in the kidney"...that can lead to renal failure and kidney tissue death
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Hydronephrosis
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3 distinct regions of the Kidney
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Cortex, Medulla, and Pelvis
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Cup-shaped areas that enclose the papillae
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Minor Calyces (calyx, singular)
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