To review:
Match the term calculi with the closely related descriptions given below:
a. Muscle of the urinary bladder
b. Basic functional unit of the kidney
c. Micturition
d. Fibrous tunic of the kidney
e. Kidney stones
f. Consists of 6-18 renal pyramids
g. Dense outer layer of the kidney
h. Series of capillaries
i. Region of the juxtaglomerular complex
j. Site of entry/exit for the renal artery and vein
Introduction:
The renal or the urinary system refers to the biological system which comprises of the kidneys, bladder, urethra, and ureters. The primary role of the urinary system is mainly is to get rid of the waste from the body and it helps in stimulating the blood volume and pressure of the blood. It also controls the levels of the metabolites and the electrolytes.
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