Asked by
Cheryl Phillips
on Oct 10, 2024
Verified
The medulla is divided into triangular-shaped wedges called renal pyramids with bases toward the cortex and "tops," or renal papillae,emptying into cavities called this
A) anuria
B) calculi
C) calyx
D) cystitis
E) dysuria
F) fistula
G) graft
H) lithotripsy
I) nephron
J) oliguria
K) peritoneal
L) ptosis
M) residual
N) secretion
O) stricture
P) ureter
Q) urethra
R) urinary meatus
Calyx
The cuplike division of the kidney pelvis.
Medulla
A central region of an organ, notably in the brain (medulla oblongata) affecting vital functions like breathing and heart rate, and in the kidney involved in regulating electrolyte balance.
Renal Papillae
The apex of the renal pyramid, which projects into the renal pelvis and where urine flows into the ureter.
- Get to know and understand the varied terminologies pertaining to the urinary system and their meanings.
- Familiarize with the organization and functionality of the urinary system, particularly focusing on the kidneys, ureters, and bladder.
- Comprehend the diminutive structure and role of nephrons inside the kidneys.
Verified Answer
ZT
Learning Objectives
- Get to know and understand the varied terminologies pertaining to the urinary system and their meanings.
- Familiarize with the organization and functionality of the urinary system, particularly focusing on the kidneys, ureters, and bladder.
- Comprehend the diminutive structure and role of nephrons inside the kidneys.