Med. Term. Review11 Word Scramble
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renal medulla | inner layer of kidney that contains triangular-shaped renal pyramids |
renal pyramids | connect to minor calix (an area where urine drains) into renal pelvis (a large funnel-shaped cavity that becomes the ureter) |
ureters | Two 12-inch tubes leading to the bladder |
parenchyma | functional or working area of any organ Ex: Nephron of kidney |
nephron | microscopic structure, functional unit of kidney and site of urine production. The fist part of nephron is the glomerular capsule. |
glomerulus | a network of intertwining capillaries where filtration occurs |
renin | enzyme secreted by kidneys. Stimulates production of angiotensin, a powerful vasoconstrictor that causes blood vessels to constrict, increasing blood pressure |
erythropoietin | secreted by kidneys. Stimulates the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells |
flank | area of back between the ribs and hip bone that overlies the kidneys |
creatinine | waste product from muscle contractions |
urea | waste product from protein metabolism |
uric acid | waste product from purine metabolism |
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