Veterinary Cytology notes

Urinary system: also known as the renal system  Rids the body of waste products Kidney  Plays important roles in blood volume, pressure and composition  Makes urine by filtering wastes and extra water from blood  Urine travels from the kidney through two think tubes called ureters and fills the bladder Important Structures: Kidney: 1. Renal capsule- tough fibrous layer surrounding kidney 2. Perirenal fat (adipose capsule)- is a structure between the renal fascia and renal ...

Urinary system: also known as the renal system  Rids the body of waste products Kidney  Plays important roles in blood volume, pressure and composition  Makes urine by filtering wastes and extra water from blood  Urine travels from the kidney through two think tubes called ureters and fills the bladder Important Structures: Kidney: 1. Renal capsule- tough fibrous layer surrounding kidney 2. Perirenal fat (adipose capsule)- is a structure between the renal fascia and renal ...