The Kidney and Urine Production

The Kidney and Urine Production

• The Kidney and Urine Production
  Blood arrives in the kidneys through the renal artery and leaves through the renal vein.
  Blood is filtered in the kidney, it removes harmful compounds and excess salts.
  The amount of water in the blood is also controlled
  Urine is formed in the kidney and passes to the bladder through the ureter.
  Urine leaves the bladder through the urethra.


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• Structure of the Kidney
  The kidney consists of tubules called nephrons.
  Nephrons are located in the cortex of the kidney.
  The Loop of Henle and Bowman’s Capsule are parts of the nephron.