BIOD 152 AP Mod 7 questions and answers : Anatomy of the Urinary System SUMMER 2024

Anatomy of the Urinary System 1. The urinary system has __2__ kidneys, __2___ ureters, and __1___ bladder. 2. Describe the shape, weight and location of the adult kidney. An adult kidney is bean-shaped, about the size of a can of soup and weighs about 5 ounces. The right kidney lies slightly lower than the left because of the liver's location just above it. Both kidneys are mostly protected by the rib cage because of their location between the T-12 and L-3 vertebra. 3. The __Adrenal glands__ glands are located on top of each kidney. 4. Describe the three layers of protective tissue that surround the kidney. The kidney surface is protected by three layers of specialized tissue. The renal capsule is a tough fibrous outer skin of the kidney which protects it from injury and infection. Outside of the renal capsule is a fatty layer that protects the kidney from trauma called the adipose capsule. The outer renal fascia is dense fibrous connective tissue which keeps the kidney in place inside the abdominal cavity. 5. A vertical cross section shows what three regions inside the kidney? The cortex, the medulla, and the pelvis 6. The __Renal cortex___ is a continuous outer region with several cortical columns. 7. The renal medulla is divided into sections called __Pyramids___. 8. Describe the renal pelvis. The renal pelvis constitutes a funnel-shaped tube that connects to the ureter as it leaves the hilus. 9. Label blood supply to and within the kidney. Make any notes/comments here.