Concept explainers
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.
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