Portage Learning BIOD 152 A&P 2 Module 7 Exam 
Question 1 3 / 3 pts
True/False: The kidneys are long, thin muscular tubes.
True
False
Question 2 3 / 3 pts
Your Answer:
A person sustained blunt force trauma to the back at the T5 level, with no spinal cord injury. Would you
suspect the kidneys to be damaged? Why or why not?
There would not be any damage to the kidneys because their located between T12- L3
No, the kidneys lie between the T-12 and L-3
Question 3 4 / 4 pts
Describe the consistency and purpose of the renal capsule.
Your Answer:
The renal capsule is a protective layer of the kidney. It protects the kidney from
injury and infection.
The renal capsule is a tough fibrous outer skin of the kidney which protects it from injury and infection.
Question 4 2.5 / 2.5 pts
Name the layer and discuss the purpose of its extensions in the region highlighted in blue, below.
BIO 152 A&P II
Calyces; The calyces collect urine and drains it in the renal pelvis .
Several extensions of the renal pelvis called calyces collect urine which
drains continuously into the renal pelvis and subsequently into the ureter, which transports the urine to the
bladder to be stored.