1. | In adults, each testis is oval in shape, with a length of about 4 to 5 cm. |
2. | Testis is covered by loose connective tissue. |
3. | Each testis has about 250 compartments called testicular lobules. |
4. | Temperature of testis within scrotum is lower than the normal internal body temperature. |
(a) | The cortex extends in between the medullary pyramids as calyx. |
(b) | Vasa recta is absent or highly reduced in cortical nephrons. |
(c) | Kidney is situated between the levels of the 12th thoracic and 3rd lumbar vertebra close to the dorsal inner wall of the abdominal cavity. |
1. | Kidneys are reddish brown, round-shaped structures situated between the levels of the last thoracic and third lumbar vertebra. |
2. | Kidneys are close to the dorsal inner wall of the abdominal cavity. |
3. | Each kidney of adult human measures 0.5 - 0.7 m in width, 0.2 – 0.3 m in thickness with an average weight of 120 – 150 g. |
4. | Towards the centre of the inner convex surface of the kidney is a notch called the hilum through which the ureter, blood vessels, and nerves pass. |
1. | A | Urine produced by kidneys exit through this and passes into a common sac |
2. | B | During urination, urine is expelled from the bladder through this |
3. | C | Secretes antidiuretic hormone when blood osmolarity rises above a set point |
4. | D | Structure that stores urine |