THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

KIDNEY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This takes “clean” blood from the kidneys to the heart.
A
Renal Vein
B
Capillaries
C
Aorta
D
Renal Artery
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The main blood vessel that carries blood from the kidney and ureter to the inferior vena cava (a large vein that carries blood to the heart from the lower part of the body).

Detailed explanation-2: -Renal Veins carry filtered blood from the kidneys to the posterior vena cava. Renal Arteries carry unfiltered blood from the aorta to the kidneys.

Detailed explanation-3: -Blood in the renal vein (i.e. after the kidney) will have: Less urea (large amounts of urea is removed via the nephrons to form urine) Less water and solutes / ions (amount removed will depend on the hydration status of the individual)

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