structure

• • Organs that form part of the excretory system. Function is remove nitrogenous wastes from bloodstream and maintain salt and water levels
• • Renal cortex: contains blood vessels that connect to nephrons
• • Renal medulla location of most of nephron structures
• • Renal pelvis: funnels urine into ureter
• • Renal artery carries blood to kidney
• • Renal vein carries blood away from kidney