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kidney structure
(4.1) names+use
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Renal Capsule | Supports/ protects the kidneys |
| Renal Cortex | filters = makes erythropoietin to make RBC's |
| Renal Medulla and Medullary Pyramids | Reabsorbs= needed materials , consintates urine, and carries (urine) to calyxes |
| Calyxes | collects urine from pyrimids and directs to pelvis |
| Renal Pelvis | collects urine and directs it to ureter |
| Ureter | carriers urine to the bladder |
| Renal Artery | Carries dirty blood (to be cleaned) with oxygen (to drop off oxygen) |
| Renal Vein | Removes clean blood (no waste), without oxygen to return to heart and lungs to collect oxygen. |