Across
- 4. arteries, supply the blood to the kidneys
- 5. system function, filter approximately 200 litres of fluid each day
- 7. Flying mammal
- 8. two two bean shaped organs located each side of spine, below the rib cage
- 11. Likes to chase mice
- 12. hollow balloon shaped organ that stores urine
- 14. concave part of bean shape where blood vessels and nerves enter and exit kidney, also pint of exit for the ureters
- 16. of toxins and metabolic waste
- 17. vena cava, the renal veins empty into this blood vessel
- 18. tube that lets urine leave the bladder and human body
- 22. Diuretic Hormone, helps blood vessels constrict to help kidneys control the amount of water and salts in the body
- 24. helps regulate blood pressure
- 26. balance, renal system supports keeping essential substances in the blood
Down
- 1. pyramids, contain the Loops of Henle of each renal tubule as well as the collecting ducts
- 2. test for changes to urine characteristics
- 3. Has a trunk
- 6. refers to a persistent abnormality in the kidney structure or function for more than 3 months
- 9. D, renal system synthesises this vitamin
- 10. afferent arterioles, form these specialised capillary beds
- 13. increased or excessive production of urine
- 15. has two main parts, tubules and corpuscles
- 19. describes an abrupt deterioration (within 48 hours) in filtration marked by increased serum creatinine (from baseline) with or without reduction in diuresis
- 20. Large marsupial
- 21. pressure, renal system assists with this pressure control,
- 23. Man's best friend
- 25. two tubes that carry urine from the kidney to the bladder