Chapter 8: Renal Anatomy
In Chapter 7, we talked about blood as a life-sustaining fluid. But what happens when the blood is carrying waste products and needs to be cleaned? Meet your renal system: the body’s own filtration system. The stars of this system are the kidneys, which balance fluids, manage electrolytes, and ensure metabolic wastes make their way out of the body. If you can’t wait to learn, urine for an exciting journey ahead.
Learning Goals
- Identify the key structures of the renal system
- Understand the broad application of the renal system
- Identify the two regions of the kidney – the medulla and cortex
- Recognize the nephron and its components throughout the kidney
- Identify the ureters, bladders and urethra and their role in urine elimination
