Urinary System Anatomy and Function
Across
- 2. An important renal function lab test; breakdown product of muscle.
- 3. The right renal artery branches from the aorta and courses posterior to the ________.
- 5. glomerular filtration rate (abbreviation)
- 7. The kidneys lie in the ___________ cavity.
- 9. Which arteriole moves filtered blood flow out of the glomerulus?
- 11. Blood urea nitrogen(abbreviation)
- 12. Membranous tube that passes from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body.
- 13. The excretion function of the kidneys are to remove metabolic ________ from the body.
Down
- 1. The layer of fibrous connective tissue encapsulating the kidneys is __________ fascia.
- 3. These are the smallest vessels extending from arcuate arteries.
- 4. The glomeruli and Glisson's capsule are located in the ______ of the kidney.
- 6. The expanded end of the ureter, located in the hilum of the kidney.
- 8. Which arteriole moves unfiltered blood flow into the glomerulus?
- 10. Pouch Located between the right kidney and the liver. Common place for fluid to collect.