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Urinary System
Terms and definitions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The initial site of urine formation | Glomerulus |
| A muscular storage reservoir for urine | Bladder |
| The main waste product in urine | Urea |
| Normal urine color | Amber or straw |
| Inability to completely empty the bladder | Retention |
| High post‑void residual (PVR) may indicate | Obstruction or bladder dysfunction |
| Painful urination | Dysuria |
| Complete absence of urine production | Anuria |
| Cloudy or foamy urine may indicate | Renal disease or infection |
| Pus in the urine | Pyuria |