Tagged: Kidney anatomy

November 22, 2021

Histological structure of kidneys, Uriniferous tubules and Types of nephrons

The renal parenchyma represents a compound tubular gland as each kidney is formed of about 1- 4 million uriniferous tubules (structural unit of the kidney). The renal tubules are held together by the renal...

Medecine

November 20, 2021

Functions of Kidneys, Role of Kidney in glucose homeostasis, Lipid and protein metabolism

The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist, They are located below the rib cage, one on each side of your spine, The kidneys are powerful chemical factories that...