BSC 1086C Chapter Notes - Chapter 25: Renal Papilla, Peritubular Capillaries, Peritoneum
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The urinary system does more than just get rid of liquid waste. Adjusts the volume of water lost in the urine. Synthesizes calcitriol (an active form of vitamin d) and erythropoietin (for red blood cell production) Urine is stored in the bladder until it is eliminated (micturition/urination) Anterior surface covered by the liver, right colic flexure, and duodenum. Anterior surface covered by the spleen, stomach, pancreas, left colic flexure, and. Positioned slightly higher than the right kidney. The liver pushes the right kidney down more, and it is near the thoracic cage and 11/12 ribs making it higher. An adrenal gland is located on the superior surface of each kidney. There are three layers of connective tissue that function to protect the kidneys. The outer layer made up of collagen fibers. The structure that maintains shape and provides mechanical protection to the kidney. Outer membrane made up of collagen fibers and anchor kidney to specific structures.