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the kidneys are protected by 3 outer layers a tough external coat of fibrous connective tissue (the renal fascia) ; a layer of fatty tissue (the adipose capsule) and inside this another fibrous layer (renal capsule).
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What is the tissue called that covers the kidneys?
The tissue that covers the kidneys is a connective tissue. There are actually three layers of tissue that covers the kidneys, the renal fascia, adipose capsule, and renal capsule.
Would epithelial or connective tissue be best to cushion the kidneys against a blow?
Adipose tissue. However the kidneys are made up of epithelial tissue
Are there nervous tissue in the kidney?
Yes, there are pressure receptors in the kidneys.
The lining of the smallest tubules in the kidneys is composed of?
epithelial tissue
Where is connective tissue found in the body?
The connective tissue is found in the skin.
What is the tissue called that covers the kidneys?
The tissue that covers the kidneys is a connective tissue. There are actually three layers of tissue that covers the kidneys, the renal fascia, adipose capsule, and renal capsule.
Did dinosaurs have kidneys?
All vertebrate animals have kidneys. Although we have never found dinosaur kidney fossils (soft tissue rarely is preserved), dinosaurs were vertebrates, so they definitely had kidneys. More proof is that birds, their descendants, have kidneys.
Would epithelial or connective tissue be best to cushion the kidneys against a blow?
Adipose tissue. However the kidneys are made up of epithelial tissue
What are the subtypes of tissue?
Squamous: The internal layer of the lung Cuboidal: Found in the kidneys Columnar: Intestinal lining Pseudostratifier (sp?): Found in the trachea (with cilia) and Vas Deferens.
Where adipose tissue found?
Adipose tissue is also called fat tissue. It is found under the skin, around organs such as the eyes and kidneys, on the surface of the heart, around certain joints, and in some abdominal members as an "apron" over the abdominal organs. Your skin has three layers. Epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis. Adipose tissue is in the hypodermis.
Does scar tissue on kidneys go away?
yes
What are the Sub-types of epithelial tissue?
Squamous: The internal layer of the lung Cuboidal: Found in the kidneys Columnar: Intestinal lining Pseudostratifier (sp?): Found in the trachea (with cilia) and Vas Deferens.
The fatty tissue surrounding the kidneys is important because?
stabilizes the position of the kidneys by holding them in their normal position
Are there nervous tissue in the kidney?
Yes, there are pressure receptors in the kidneys.
What helps protect the kidneys in pigs?
The medical name for the fatty tissue that surrounds and protects the kidneys in pigs is called suet. A pig's kidneys filter its blood.
The lining of the smallest tubules in the kidneys is composed of?
epithelial tissue
Do kidneys have any muscles tissue?
No, it`s only made out of smooth muscle.
