Question 2
pts
A person sustained blunt force trauma to the back at the L1 level, with no spinal cord injury.
Would you suspect the kidneys to be damaged? Why or why not?
Your Answer:
The kidney would be damaged since the kidneys are located between the T-12 and L-3
vertebrae
Yes, the kidneys lie between the T-12 and L-3
Question 3
pts
Describe the consistency and purpose of the renal adipose capsule.
Your Answer:
The renal adipose capsule is a fatty layer of the kidney that protects the kidney from
trauma.
,Outside of the renal capsule is a fatty layer that protects the kidney from trauma.
Question 4
2..5 pts
Name the layer and the parts of the nephrons located in the region highlighted in blue,
below.
Your Answer:
Name of layer : Cortex
Parts of the nephron within the cortex: Glomerular capsule, distal convoluted tubule and
proximal convoluted tubule
Located within the cortex are the glomerular capsule and the distal and proximal
convoluted tubule sections of the nephrons.
Question 5
2..5 pts
These arteries divide into the segmental arteries as they flow into the kidney.
, Afferent
Lobar
Interlobular
Arcuate
Interlobar
Correct!
Renal
Question 6
2..5 pts
After filtration occurs, next blood travels into these vessels.
Correct!
Efferent arteriole
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