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Unit 4- Structure and function of Kidneys
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These class notes cover the structure and function of the kidneys.
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Unit 4- Structure and function of kidneysStructure of the kidneys
• Each kidney is connected to the aorta by the renal artery
• Below the outer cortex is the inner medulla
• In the centre of the kidney is a fibrous white region called the calyx. The calyx collects urine from
the nephrons and passes it through the renal pelvis.
• Each kidney has an outer cortex
• The renal vein returns blood to the body draining into the inferior vena cava.
• The ureters are two tubes which drain urine from each kidney to the bladder below.
• The bladder stores urine produced by the kidneys. Urine is passed through the urethra.
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