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Urinary System
Definitions
Question | Answer |
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Void | also known as urine or pee. |
Bladder | is a hollow; muscular sac that lies behind the symphysis pubis and at the mid-line of the pelvic cavity. |
Bowman's Capsule | substances filtered out in the glomerulus enter the next section of the nephron, the Bowman's Capsule. |
Cortex | is the outer section of the kidney, it contains most of the nephrons, which aid in the production of urine. |
Excretory system | is responsible for removing certain wastes and excess from the body and for maintaining the body's acid-base balance. |
Glomerulus | the first part of the nephron,and a cluster of capillaries. |
Hilium | a notched or indented area through which the ureter,nerves,blood vessels, and lymph vessels enter and leave the kidney. |
Kidneys | are two bean shaped organs located on either side of the vertebral column, behind the upper part of the abdominal cavity, and seperated from this cavity by the peritoneum. |
Medulla | is the inner section of the kidney. |
Nephrons | are microscopic filtering units located in the kidneys. |
Renal Pelvis | a funnel-shaped structure which is the first section of the ureter. |
Ureters | are two muscular tubes approximately 10to12 inches in length. |
Urethra | is the tube that carries the urine from the bladder to the outside. |
Urinary Meatus | the external opening. |
Urinary System | is responsible for removing certain wastes. |
Urine | is the liquid waste product produced by the urinary system. It is approximately 95% water. |
Cystitis | is an inflammation of the bladder. |
Glomerulonephritis | is an inflammation of the kidney tissue and renal pelvis. |
Pyelonephritis | is an inflammation of the kidney tissue and renal pelvis. |
Renal Calculus | is a kidney stone. |
Renal Faliure | when kidneys stop functioning. |
Uremia | is a toxic condidtion that occurs when the Kidenys fail and urinary waste products are present in the bloodstream. |
Urethritis | inflammation of the urethra. |