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AP-2 Module 7 – Urinary
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Comprehensive Overview
Study Guide
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Anatomy of the Urinary System
1. The urinary system has ____ kidneys, _____ ureters, and _____ bladder.
2 kidneys
2 ureters
1 bladder
2. Describe the shape, weight and location of the adult kidney.
Bean shaped
Size of a can of soup
5 ounces
Under rib cage between T-12 and L-3
Right kidney slightly lower than the left because of it’s position below the
liver
3. The ____glands are located on top of each kidney.
Adrenal glands
4. Describe the three layers of protective tissue that surround the kidney.
Renal capsule
o Tough fibrous outer skin
o Protect from injury and infection
Adipose capsule
o Fatty layer outside the renal capsule
o Protect from trauma
Renal fascia
o Dense fibrous connective tissue
o Keep in place
5. A vertical cross section shows what three regions inside the kidney?
Renal cortex
o Just inside renal capsule
o Continuous outer region with several projections (cortical columns) that
extend down between the renal medulla pyramids
o Contains glomerular capsule
o Contains distal and proximal convoluted tubule sections of nephrons
and associated blood vessels
Renal Medulla
o Middle section
o Divided into sections called pyramids that point to the center of the
kidney
o Contains the Loop of Henly
o Contains collecting duction sections of nephrons and associated blood
vessels
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AP-2 Module 7 – Urinary
System Anatomy:
Comprehensive Overview
Study Guide
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of the Urinary System Anatomy of the Urinary System.pdf
Anatomy of the Urinary System
1. The urinary system has ____ kidneys, _____ ureters, and _____ bladder.
2 kidneys
2 ureters
1 bladder
2. Describe the shape, weight and location of the adult kidney.
Bean shaped
Size of a can of soup
5 ounces
Under rib cage between T-12 and L-3
Right kidney slightly lower than the left because of it’s position below the
liver
3. The ____glands are located on top of each kidney.
Adrenal glands
4. Describe the three layers of protective tissue that surround the kidney.
Renal capsule
o Tough fibrous outer skin
o Protect from injury and infection
Adipose capsule
o Fatty layer outside the renal capsule
o Protect from trauma
Renal fascia
o Dense fibrous connective tissue
o Keep in place
5. A vertical cross section shows what three regions inside the kidney?
Renal cortex
o Just inside renal capsule
o Continuous outer region with several projections (cortical columns) that
extend down between the renal medulla pyramids
o Contains glomerular capsule
o Contains distal and proximal convoluted tubule sections of nephrons
and associated blood vessels
Renal Medulla
o Middle section
o Divided into sections called pyramids that point to the center of the
kidney
o Contains the Loop of Henly
o Contains collecting duction sections of nephrons and associated blood
vessels
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