Chapter 26, Problem 5RFT

Summary Introduction

To review:

Match the term hilum with the most closely related descriptions given below:

muscle of the urinary bladder

basic functional unit of a kidney

micturition

fibrous tunic of the kidney

the outer region of the kidney

consists of 6 to 18 renal pyramids

dense outer layer of the kidney

series of capillaries

region of the juxtaglomerular complex

site of entry or exit for the renal artery and vein

Introduction:

The kidneys comprise the renal blood vessels and the ureter. These two structures are connected to the hilum. The hilum is the entryway, through which the renal nerves and artery enter. It also acts as an exit path, through which the ureter exits.