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Excretion as an Example of Homeostatic Control

The structure of the kidney

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Overview

The cortex, medulla and renal pelvis, the vessels supplying and draining the kidney, the ureter, and the parts of a nephron named in the order filtrate passes through them.

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What is the name of the hairpin-shaped section of the nephron that extends into the medulla and is involved in creating a water potential gradient?

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What is the function of the ureter?

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  1. 1

    Name the two main regions of the kidney.

    Model answer

    The outer cortex and inner medulla.

  2. 2

    What is the renal pelvis?

    Model answer

    The renal pelvis is the central cavity of the kidney where urine collects before passing to the ureter.

  3. 3

    Which blood vessel supplies blood to the kidney and which removes it?

    Model answer

    The renal artery supplies blood to the kidney and the renal vein removes blood.

  4. 4

    What is the function of the ureter?

    Model answer

    The ureter carries urine from the kidney to the bladder.

  5. 5

    What is the functional unit of the kidney called?

    Model answer

    The nephron.

  6. 6

    Name the cup-shaped structure at the start of a nephron that surrounds the glomerulus.

    Model answer

    Bowman's capsule

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