1. the proper term for the positioning of the kidneys is said to be retroperiton

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1. the proper term for the positioning of the kidneys is said to be retroperitoneal. True or False

2. Near the center of the kidney is a concaved border that is notched alled the ileum. True or False

3. Within the medulla there are 8 to 18 coneshaped structures termed renal pyramids. True or False

4. From the minor calyces, the urine drained directly into the renal pelvis and out through the ureter to the urinary bladder. True or False

5. The renal corpuscle has two components: The galomerulus and Bowman's capsule. True or False

Explanation / Answer

1) It is true that postioning of the kidney is retroperitoneal because retroperitoneal is the anatomical space in the abdominal cavity behind(retro) the peritoneum. 2)It is false because the middle of the kidney is concave border which is notched is know as hilum, while ileum is the part of the small intestine, between the jejunum and caecum. 3)It is true, in the medulla of the kidney they are 8-18 cone shaped structures that are known as renal pyramids or malpighyan pyramids. 4)It is false, because urine drain from minor calyx, to major calyx(2 or 3 minor calyx converge to form a major calyx) to the renal pelvis then to ureter to bladder to urethra to urethral orifice. 5)It is true the renal corpuscle has 2 components, they are glomerulus(small tuff of capillaries) and Bowmans capsule.

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