Left kidney

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:organization
gptkbp:adjacentTo gptkb:11th_and_12th_ribs
gptkbp:arterialSupply gptkb:left_renal_artery
gptkbp:associatedWith renal cell carcinoma
pyelonephritis
hydronephrosis
nephrolithiasis
gptkbp:bloodFilterRate about 90-120 mL/min (GFR)
gptkbp:color reddish-brown
gptkbp:contains gptkb:renal_pyramids
renal cortex
renal medulla
renal pelvis
gptkbp:coveredBy renal capsule
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:metanephros
gptkbp:drainedBy gptkb:ureter
gptkbp:drainsLymphTo gptkb:lateral_aortic_lymph_nodes
gptkbp:function filtration of blood
urine production
gptkbp:hasCalyces yes
gptkbp:hasHilum yes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Left kidney
gptkbp:innervates renal plexus
gptkbp:length approximately 11-12 cm
gptkbp:location left side of abdomen
gptkbp:partner right kidney
gptkbp:partOf urinary system
gptkbp:produces gptkb:calcitriol
gptkb:renin
gptkb:erythropoietin
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:left_adrenal_gland
spleen
pancreas
stomach
descending colon
gptkbp:scientificName ren sinister
gptkbp:shape bean-shaped
gptkbp:signature gptkb:CT_scan
MRI
ultrasound
gptkbp:significance site for kidney transplantation
site for renal biopsy
gptkbp:venousDrainage left renal vein
gptkbp:weight approximately 135-150 g
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Spleen
gptkb:The_Spleen
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6