Anatomy and Physiology

The visceral layer of Bowman's capsule

Arrange the following structures in correct sequence: (1) ureter (2) renal pelvis (3) calyx (4) urinary bladder (5) urethra

Urine is carried from the kidneys to the urinary bladder by the

Which of the following layers of the filtration membrane is closest to the plasma?

The renal papillae extend into the

The tip of each renal pyramid is called

The structural and functional units of the kidney are called

The network of capillaries that is located in Bowman's capsule is called the

Cortical tissue located between the pyramids is called the

The kidney is protected from mechanical shock by the

Which of the following functions would not be performed by the kidney?

The inner layer of Bowman's capsule consists of specialized cells called

What is/are the main excretory organ/s of the body?

The renal corpuscle consists of

Which of the following is NOT part of a nephron?

The portion of the kidney that is composed of cone-shaped renal pyramids is called the

Which of the following structures is a capillary?

Blood vessels, nerves, and the ureter enter and leave the kidney at the

The juxtamedullary nephrons

The ureter expands into the substance of the kidney as the