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Which organ system does the kidney contain?
The kidney is part of the urinary system, which is responsible for filtering waste products from the blood and producing urine.
What is the nephron the basic unit of?
The nephron is the basic unit of the kidney responsible for filtering blood, regulating electrolyte balance, and maintaining fluid homeostasis by producing urine.
What region of the kidney is the renal pyramids located?
The renal pyramids are located in the inner region of the kidney, known as the renal medulla. They are triangular-shaped structures that contain the nephrons responsible for filtering the blood and producing urine.
How does blood carry urine to kidney?
Blood carries waste products to the kidney when it is filtered out forming urine.
What is the outer kidney called?
The outer layer of the kidney is called the renal capsule. It is a thin, tough, fibrous layer that encases the kidney, providing protection and structural support. Beneath the renal capsule, the kidney is divided into the cortex and medulla, which contain the functional units responsible for filtering blood and producing urine.
Does the kidney produce albumin?
If there is albumin in the urine, it is not because the kidney is producing it, but rather, because it is leaking into the urine from the blood.
Which organ system does the kidney contain?
The kidney is part of the urinary system, which is responsible for filtering waste products from the blood and producing urine.
What is the nephron the basic unit of?
The nephron is the basic unit of the kidney responsible for filtering blood, regulating electrolyte balance, and maintaining fluid homeostasis by producing urine.
How are kidney stones formed?
Kidney stones are hard crystal-like structures that are formed in the kidneys from chemical elements in urine. More men are affected by kidney stones than women.
What does an increased amount of ADH lead to A an increased amount of urine B a decreased amount of urine C no change in the amount of urine D kidney failure E none of the above?
C no change in amount of urine
Which organ takes urine out of the kidney?
The ureter leads urine out of the kidney and into the bladder.
The reservoir in the kidney that collects the urine is the?
The renal pelvis is the reservoir in the kidney that collects the urine.
What happens to your urine after getting kidney damage?
In some instances, kidney damage (especially trauma) can cause hematuria (blood in the urine) and the urine can turn a reddish color. In other instances, a visible change in urine output and color does not occur. It depends on the type and severity of the particular condition.
What can cause Kidney pain and sticky urine?
Presence of kidney stone may cause kidney pain and sticky urine.
What region of the kidney is the renal pyramids located?
The renal pyramids are located in the inner region of the kidney, known as the renal medulla. They are triangular-shaped structures that contain the nephrons responsible for filtering the blood and producing urine.
What does the kidney produce?
Kidney produces urine and stool
What hormone signals the kidney to make less urine?
That hormone is called ADH or antidiuretic hormone. Diuresis means producing urine and antiduresis is the opposite.
