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Urinary System
The Kidney
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cortex | Composed of millions of microscopic functional units called nephrons.(Outer layer of the Kidney) |
| Medulla | (Renal Pyramids)base of each pyramid faces cortex, while apex empties into cuplike cavities called CALYCES. |
| Ureter | A tube that carries urine from kidney to the bladder. |
| Pyramid | (Medula) |
| Renal Pelvis | A funal shaped structure at the beginning of the ureter |
| Urinalysis | The examination of urine to determine the presence of blood cells, bacteria, acidity level, specific gravity and physical characteristics.(color, clarity, and odor) |
| Peristalsis | a muscle that pushes urine down the ureters. |
| Urinary Bladder | the muscular organ the stores urine. |
| Urethra | the tube that leads from your bladder and ends at the urinary meatus. |
| Urinary Meatus | the opening of your pee hole. |