The Kidneys (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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Why is the left kidney positioned higher than the right kidney?
Why is the left kidney positioned higher than the right kidney?
To allow room for the liver
What hormone do the adrenal glands release?
What hormone do the adrenal glands release?
Adrenaline
What is the outer layer of the kidney called?
What is the outer layer of the kidney called?
Cortex
What is the inner layer of the kidney called?
What is the inner layer of the kidney called?
Medulla
How are the kidneys protected?
How are the kidneys protected?
By a thick layer of fat
What is the function of the renal artery?
What is the function of the renal artery?
Supply blood to the kidneys
What is the main function of the kidneys?
What is the main function of the kidneys?
Excretion
What is osmoregulation?
What is osmoregulation?
Balancing water and salts in the body
What hormone do the kidneys produce?
What hormone do the kidneys produce?
A hormone that stimulates red blood cell production
What effect does a high-protein diet have on urine?
What effect does a high-protein diet have on urine?
Makes it more acidic
What effect does a diet rich in vegetables have on urine?
What effect does a diet rich in vegetables have on urine?
Makes it more alkaline
How often must dialysis be done at minimum?
How often must dialysis be done at minimum?
Three times a week
Why is the right kidney positioned lower than the left kidney?
Why is the right kidney positioned lower than the left kidney?
The liver sits above it and pushes it down
What hormone do the adrenal glands release?
What hormone do the adrenal glands release?
Adrenaline
What is the outer layer of the kidney called?
What is the outer layer of the kidney called?
Cortex
How are the kidneys protected?
How are the kidneys protected?
Thick layer of fat
What is the function of the renal artery?
What is the function of the renal artery?
Supplies blood to the kidneys
What is the main function of the kidneys?
What is the main function of the kidneys?
Excretion
What is osmoregulation?
What is osmoregulation?
Balancing water and salt content
What does erythropoietin (EPO) stimulate?
What does erythropoietin (EPO) stimulate?
Red blood cell production
What type of urine does a high-protein diet produce?
What type of urine does a high-protein diet produce?
Acidic
How often must haemodialysis be done?
How often must haemodialysis be done?
At least 3 times a week for 4 hours