Ch. 12 Urinary System
Bladder
Hollow, muscular sac that lies behind the symphysis pubis and at the midline of the pelvic cavity
Bowman’s Capsule
C shaped structure that surrounds the glomerulus and is the start of the convoluted tubule
Cortex
Outer section of the kidney
Excretory System
Responsible for removing certain wastes and excess water from the body and for maintaining the body’s acid base or pH balance
Glomerulus
Cluster of capillaries
Hilum
Notched or indented area through which the ureter, nerves blood vessels, and lymph vessels enter and elevate the kidney
Homeostasis
A state of equilibrium or constant state of natural balance in the internal environment of the body
Kidneys
Two bean shaped organs located on either side of the vertebral column behind the upper part of the abdominal cavity
Medulla
Inner section of the kidney
Nephrons
Microscopic filtering units located in the kidney
Renal Pelvis
Funnel shaped structure that is the first section of the ureter
Ureters
Two muscular tubes approximately 10-12 in in length
Urethra
Tube that carries the urine from the bladder to the outside
Urinary Meatus
External opening for urine
Urinary System
Responsible for removing certain wastes and excess water from the body and for maintaining the body’s acid base or pH balance
Urine
Excess glucose and mineral salts, some water and wastes in a concentrated liquid
Void
Urinate or micturate