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the parts of the urinary systems are the   2 kidneys, 2 ureters, 1 urinary bladder, 1 urethra (meatus)  
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4 functions of the kidney's   formation, excretion of urine, secretion of renin, secretion of erythropoietin, activation of vitamin D  
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3 words for passage of urine   urination, micturition, voiding  
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calyces (singular, calyx)   cup like areas that collect urine and continuously drains into the bladder  
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nephron   working units of the kidneys  
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where do the kidneys lie   against the dorsal body wall in the retropertioneal position in the superior lumbar region  
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At the hilus   the ureters, the renal blood vessels, and nerves enter or exit  
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Atop each kidney is the   adrenal gland  
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What are the 3 distinct regions of the kidneys   Renal cortex-outer, contains renal columns Renal medulla-inner Renal pelvis-basin  
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Urination formation is the result of 3 processes. what are they   filtration, reabsorption, secretion  
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what are 2 normal waste products found in urine   urea, creatinine  
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What are the 3 hormones which influence reabsorption of water   ANP or ANH - Arterial Natriuretic Peptide which is secreted by the heart ADH Antidiuretic hormone - secreted by posterior pitutiary glands and conserve water Aldosterone - conserves sodium  
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Urine pH varies from   4.5 to 8.o with an average of 6 (acidic)  
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the color of urine   pale yellow or clear  
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Specific gravity (weight of gravity as to distilled water)   1.001-1.035  
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Is urine sterile   yes  
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The only part of the urinary system that is not sterile is   external meatus  
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Ureters (2)   the passage ways that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder  
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bladder (1)   stores urine temporary  
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Urethra (1)   tube that carries urine by peristalsis from the bladder to the outside of the body.  
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female urethra   1- 1/2" long - function is to conduct urine out of the body  
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Male urethra   approx 8" - carries urine out of the body and provides passageway which sperm is ejected from the body. Part of both urinary and reproductive system  
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UTI   Urinary tract infection  
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who is most likely to get an UTI? Why?   woman, because urethra is shorter  
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Renal calculi=   kidney stones; can be crushed, but still needs to be passed  
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Where is the trigone located   base of bladder; where theres w ureters & 1 urethea  
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Rugae=   folds in the bladder when its empty  
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Whats the normal avg output for the adult   720 mL/day  
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Incontinence   inability to control urine or defecation  
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urinary retention   cannot void although kidneys are produces urine  
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Urgency (as related to urinary system)   have to void now  
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Frequency (as related to urinary system)   urge to void often  
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cystitis   inflammation of the bladder; bacteria, holding urine to long, colored underwear, bathing suits, bubble baths  
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anuria=   void less than 100 mL/day  
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oliguria   void less than 400 mL/day  
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hematuria   blood in urine; UTI, cystitis  
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painless hematuria   cancer of the bladder  
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glycosuria (glucosuria)   sugar in the urine; diabetes  
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proteinuria = and when might this occur   protein in the urine; pregnancy, hypertension  
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pyuria= and when might this occur   pus in the urine; pregnancy, infection  
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UA=   urinalysis  
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BUN=   blood, urea, nitrogen; blood test for nitrogen  
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If body fluids are to alkaline   the kidneys will secrete what they need to  
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When the blood pressure decreases   kidneys will secrete renin  
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The detrusor muscle is part of the bladder that eliminates urine   true or false  
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The metabolism of amino acids results in a nitrogenous waste product know as   urea  
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What type of muscle propels urine through a ureter   smooth  
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Meiosis=   cell division of the reproductive cells  
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gametes=   sex cells; sperm, ova  
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gonads=   testes (males), ovaries (females)  
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genitalia   all reproductive organs all together (internal & external)  
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where are the testes located   within the scrotum because body temp is to warm  
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What are the 'sperm-forming' factories   seminiferous tubules  
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Sperm travels from the testes to the ________   epididymis which is the first part of the duct system  
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What is a temp storage site for the immature sperm   epididymis  
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As sperm travel through the _________, they mature, gaining the ability to swim   epididymis  
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The sperm travel through through the _______ (also known as _____), and empties into the ________ which propels the live sperm from their storage site   vas deferens, ductus, ejaculatory duct  
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prepuce=   foreskin of the penis  
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circumcision   removal of the foreskin  
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Which part of the male produt sys is rich in fructose and enhances motility of the sperm   seminal vesicles  
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What encircles the upper part of the male urethra just below the urinary bladder   the prostate gland  
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Which male reprod gland produce a secretion that cleanses the urethra of traces of acidic urine prior to ejaculation?   vulvo urethral  
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_______ is a mixture of sperm and accessory gland secretions   semen  
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spermatogenesis=   sperm formation  
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When the sperm and egg unite, there are a total of   46 chromosomes  
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3 main parts of the sperm   head, mid-piece, flagellum  
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The DNA is located in what part of the sperm   head  
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Hyposecretion of ____ &_____ result in sterility   FSH, LH  
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Collectively, the male hormones are known as   androgens  
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the main male hormone is   testosterone  
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List some secondary male sex characteristics   body hair, deeper voice, muscle enlargement  
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where are the ovaries located   one on each side of tht mYe uterus in the pelvic cavity  
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oocyte   immature egg cell  
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2 other names for fallopian tubes   uterine tubes & oviducts  
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the fallopian tubes extend from   the ovaries to the uterus  
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What receives the egg and provides a site for fertilization   fallopian tubes  
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fimbriae=   finger like projections that sweep the egg into the fallopian tube so that it may be fertilized  
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if 'everything is as it should be' fertilization takes place in the   fallopian tube and implantation takes place in the uterus  
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ectopic pregnancy   implantation that takes place any other place other than the uterus  
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3 main parts of the uterus   fundus, body, cervix  
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endometrium=   inner lining of the uterus  
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myometrium=   middle (muscular) lining of the uterus  
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PID   pelvic inflammatory disease  
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3 functions of the vagina   provides passageway for delivery of an infant, passageway for menstrual flow, receives penis & semen for sexual intercourse  
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where is the hymen located   fold of mucus membrane that partially covers the vaginal opening  
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clitoris=   erectile tissue  
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vulva=   all of the external genitalia for the female  
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oogenesis   production of eggs  
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perineum=   external genitals to the anus outward to thighs  
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list secondary sex characteristics for the female   breast, beginning of menstrual cycle, broaden hips  
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mittelschmerz   abdominal pain when ovulating  
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menarche   start of menstrual period  
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menopause   end on menstrual period - no periods after 1 year  
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in the menstrual cycle day 1-5 is known as   menstrual phase (bleeding)  
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in the menstrual cycle day 6-14 is known as   proliferate stage (estrogen levels increase)  
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vasectomy   surgical sterilization procedure for the male  
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in the menstrual cycle day 15-28 is known as   secretory phase (progesterone levels increase)  
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main hormone for females   estrogen  
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mammary glands are modified   sweat glands  
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where is the areola   reddish-brown area surrounding the nipples  
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mammography   x-ray of the breast. can detect a mass as small as a period  
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Hormone responsible for milk production   prolactin  
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hormone responsible for milk secretion   oxytocin  
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what occurs during the gestation period   development of an embryo to a fetus  
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the 1st 8 weeks of gestation, the conceptus is known as a _______. and from then until birth it is known as a ______, and at birth it is known as a _______.   embryo, fetus, infant  
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Who as XX   female  
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who has XY   male  
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Who determines the sex of the child   XY - male  
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what occurs when the union of the sperm and egg form a new one-celled individual   fertilization  
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zygote   fertilized egg  
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in the umbilical cord there are   2 arteries, 1 vein  
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The 'laymens' term for amniotic fluid is   bag of water  
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abortion   termination of pregnancy prior to 20 weeks  
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there are several types of abortion   elective, miscarrage, habitual aborter  
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gravitia   pregnancy for the first time  
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changes to mother to be in gastrointestinal   morning sickness, heartburn, constipation, hemorrhoids  
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changes to mother to be in urinary   frequency, stress incontinence  
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changes to mother to be in respiratory   dyspnea, nasal stuffyness, tidal volume increases  
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changes to mother to be in cardiovascular   increase in blood pressure, blood volume increases, venous return  
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parturition   act of giving birth  
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Braxton Hick's   false labor  
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4 stages of labor   1. dilation 2. expulsion 3. placental 4. recovery  
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what happen in stage 1 of labor   dilation- cervix dilates, fetus begins to shift toward the cervical canal. 1st true contraction; actually begins working w cervix to 10 cm  
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what happen in stage 2 of labor   expulsion - 10cm to delivery of the infant avg labor 16-20 hrs  
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what happen in stage 3 of labor   placental - delivery of infant to delivery of placenta; usually takes 5 mins.  
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what happen in stage 4 of labor   recovery - first 2 -4 hrs after delivery  
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APGAR score   done on baby 1 min & 5 min after birth; done by nurses; at 1 min usually a score of 7-8; 5 mins score of 10 if all is well  
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what is the laymens term for the placenta   afterbirth  
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cryptorchidism   testes do not descend. If left undescended could cause cancer; surgery can be done to correct  
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ultrasound   non-invasive, helps determine age, gender, size of fetus; uses high-frequency soundwaves to provide image  
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Amniocentesis   invassive; thru abdominal wall, uterine wall & placenta. sampling fluid in the amniotic sac. if dr orders it - get it done; can cause premature labor  
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Chorionic villus sampling   invassive; going thru cervix, testing for chromosomal abnormalities; can cause premature labor  
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AFP   Alpha-fetoprotein  
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Identical twins   single zygote splitting into 2 cell masses & becoming 2 individuals, same DNA, same sex  
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fraternal twins   fertilization of 2 different ova by different sperm; siblings who share a common uterine environment  
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teratogen   agent capable of causing embryo or fetus malformations. diseases, agents, x-rays etc  
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STD treatable with penicillin; but can cause lesions of the nervous and cardiovascular system   syphilis  
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The process of oogenesis produces an egg cell approx. every   28 days  
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The ductus deferens enters the abdominal cavity thru   the inguinal canal  
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colostrum   pre-milk; produced by mom while breast feeding and delivered to baby within 24-48 hours. gives baby all it needs  
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