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what are the parts of the Portal Triad? - portal vein, hepatic artery, bile duct
what is the function of the renal column? - bands of cortical tissue separate adjacent
renal pyramids
what is the function if the renal papilla? - ducts discharge urine into minor calyx, a cup-
shaped drain
function for renal cortex? - superficial portion of kidney in contact with renal capsule
function for the renal pyramids - 6-18 distinct triangular structures in renal medulla.
- tip (renal papilla) projects into renal sinus
function of the major calyx - formed by 4 or 5 minor calyces
function of the renal pelvis - connected to ureter, which drains kidney
what is the dome-shape part of the stomach called - fundus
where are the parotid glands located? - in front of the ears
where are the sublingual salivary glands located? - under the tongue
where are the submandibular salivary gland located? - an area in the neck below the
jawbone
what are two things the urinary system regulate? - blood volume, blood pressure, pH of
blood, or blood osmolarity
what does the uterine wall layer endometrium do? - cause periods
what does the uterine wall layer myometrium do? - it produces contractions
What is the function of the fimbriae? - extends in the pelvic cavity
what germ layer makes up the muscles? - mesoderm
what germ layer forms the spinal cord (nervous system)? - ectoderm
what germ layer makes up of the respiratory system and digestive? - endoderm