anatomy: spleen, UB, vasc

the white pulp consists of what structures that produce lymphocytes?

Malpighian corpuscles

the red pulp consists of what structures that are vascular tissues and sinusoids for pooling of blood?

Billroth cords

when blood pressure drops, GFR drops, causing the kidneys to release:

renin to prompt the release of angiotensin which constricts flow to the arterioles, which then increases BP and GFR

how is the cortex of the kidney measured?

in a long view, the calipers are placed at the base of the pyramid and to the outer edge of the parenchyma

Hutch diverticula

congenital outpouchings of the bladder wall near the ureteral orifice

the IMV empties into what vessel?

splenic vein