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Anatomy Test #3 - Kidneys
Kidneys
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
11/11/2010

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Term
The kidneys are typically _____ shaped and ______ on the outside.
Definition
Bean-shaped and Smooth
Term

What shape is the horse's left kidney? Is it smooth or lobulated?

 

What shape is the horse's right kidney? Is it smooth or lobulated?

Definition

Horse's left kidney is Bean-Shaped & Smooth

 

Horse's right kidney is Heart-Shaped & Smooth

Term
Birds' kidneys have ______ lobes.
Definition
Elongated
Term
Bovine kidneys have a _______ appearance because their renal pyramids are not fused.
Definition
Lobulated
Term
What are CAPSULAR VEINS? What species are they unique to?
Definition
The normal, distinct veins under the capsule of the kidney in the cat
Term
What does it mean for an animal to have MOBILE KIDNEYS?
Definition
The kidney hangs down into the abdominal cavity
Term

What species have mobile kidneys?

Are the mobile kidneys in these species the left kidney, right kidney, or both?

Definition
Cats and Ruminants have mobile kidneys -- their LEFT kidneys are mobile
Term
The right kidney is _(directional term)_ to the left kidney in all species except the pig, where they are __ ___ ____ _____.
Definition
The right kidney is cranial to the left kidney in all species except the pig, where they are at the same level
Term
The cats' kidneys are at a level ____ to that of the dogs' kidneys.
Definition
Caudal
Term
Which species have RENAL PAPILLAE?
Definition
Ox & Pig
Term
Which species do not have RENAL PAPILLAE?
Definition
Carnivores, horses, small ruminants
Term
Which species have a RENAL CREST?
Definition
Carnivores, horses, small ruminants
Term
Which species do not have a RENAL CREST?
Definition
Ox & Pig
Term
Which species have RENAL CALYCES?
Definition
Ox & Pig
Term
Which species do not have RENAL CALYCES?
Definition
Carnivores, horses, small ruminants
Term
Which species have a RENAL PELVIS?
Definition
Carnivores, horses, small ruminants, pig
Term
Which species do not have a RENAL PELVIS?
Definition
Ox
Term
Kidneys have a smooth appearance due to ____ _______ of kidney cortical tissue.
Definition
Complete fusion
Term
Which species have smooth kidneys?
Definition
Carnivores, horses, small ruminants, pig
Term
Kidneys have a lobated appearance due to ____ _______ of kidney lobes.
Definition
Incomplete fusion
Term
Which species have lobated kidneys?
Definition
Ox
Term
What are TERMINAL RECESSES?
Definition
The long tube-like extensions that collect & carry urine from kidney poles to the renal pelvis
Term
What species has terminal recesses in the kidney?
Definition
Horse
Term
Glands are present in the wall of the renal pelvis of what species? What do these glands do?
Definition
Horse; these glands secrete a mucous that makes the urine of the horse turbid and foamy in appearance
Term
Another name for the RENAL CORPUSCLE is...
Definition
Malpighian Body
Term
What are the 2 parts of the renal corpuscle?
Definition

Glomerulus

&

Nephric Capsule

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