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What gland sits along the superior border of the kidney?
suprarenal
What does a Radical nephrectomy do?
Radical nephrectomy involves removing the entire kidney, a section of the tube leading to the bladder (urethra), the gland that sits atop the kidney (adrenal gland), and the fatty tissue surrounding the kidney
Which kidney is higher?
The right kidney sits under the liver, the largest internal organ. So it's lower down (2-8cm lower) than the left kidney which is under the spleen, a much smaller organ. The tops of the spleen and liver are pretty much in line due to the diaphragm, which is why where their lower borders are makes such a difference.
What organs are near right kidney?
The right kidney is located near several important organs. Anteriorly, it is positioned near the liver and the duodenum of the small intestine. Medially, it is close to the ascending colon, while posteriorly, it is adjacent to the diaphragm and the lower ribs. Additionally, the right adrenal gland sits atop the right kidney.
What is the endocrine organ found close to the kidney?
The adrenal gland or suprarenal gland sits above each kidney. They are comprised of two parts, the cortex and the medulla. The cortex is responsible for the production of corticosteroid hormones and the medulla is responsible for the production of the catecholamines, adrenaline and noradrenaline.
How the two kidneys differ in location and size?
The two kidneys differ in location due to the presence of the liver on the right side of the body, which pushes the right kidney slightly lower than the left. Typically, the left kidney is positioned higher than the right kidney, sitting at about the level of the T12 to L3 vertebrae, while the right kidney sits lower, around the level of L1 to L4. In terms of size, the left kidney is often slightly larger than the right kidney, although the difference in size is generally minimal.
Is holding pee good?
Holding urine is definitely not good! If it sits in your bladder for a long time it can cause a urinary tract infection, bladder infection or even a kidney infection.
Your son was just diagnosed with kidney stones one on the way down.will he be in pain for a while or just while he actually passes it?
When the stone sits in the kidney, it rarely causes problems, but should it fall into the ureter, it acts like a dam. The kidney continues to function and make urine, which backs up behind the stone, stretching the kidney. This pressure build up causes the pain of a kidney stone, but it also helps push the stone along the course of the ureter. When the stone enters the bladder, the obstruction in the ureter is relieved and the symptoms, and pain, of a kidney stone are resolved.
The adrenals and pituitary are examples of endocrine glands?
Yes, an adrenal gland is an endocrine gland. There are two adrenal glands: one sits above each kidney.
If a king sits on gold who sits on Silver?
A prince sits on silver.
Is the adrenal gland on top of the kidney?
Neither. Posterior means behind; in the rear of. Anterior means before; in front of.The adrenal glands are superior (above; on top of) of the kidneys.
Is sits past present or future tense?
"Sits" is the present tense.
