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Renal Anatomy
Question | Answer |
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In what cavity does the kidney reside | Abdominal |
Is the kidney peritoneal or retroperitoneal | Retroperitoneal |
At what vertebral level is the kidney located? | T12 - L3 |
What gland is most closely associated with the kidney | Adrenal gland |
List the kidney functions | Filtration, regulation of blood volume, composition, pressure, synthesis of glucose and vitamin d, release erythropoetin, excretion of wastes |
What waste products are excreted by the kidneys | Urea, uric acid, creatinine, drugs, hormones |