Structures
2 structures that filter approximately 20% of your blood volume at any given time
Kidneys
When a mineral deposit forms in the renal pelvis of the kidney
kidney stone
A metabolic reaction where polymers are broken down
catabolism
The functional unit of the urinary system
nephron
Diabetes
Used HCl and Pepsin to turn the bolus into chyme
stomach
Gastric juice moves out of the stomach into the esophagus
heartburn
A metabolic reaction where small molecules form larger ones
anabolic
Connects the oral cavity to the stomach
pharynx
peristalsis
Accessory structure that releases amylase to begin chemical break down of sugars
salivary glands
Painful urination that is caused by a bacteria infection
UTI or Bladder infection
Work by lowering the activation energy needed in a reaction
Enzymes
Regulates blood sugar by releasing insulin
pancreas
lipids are broken down into these
fatty acids
Accessory structure in the mouth that aids in mechanical digestion
teeth and tongue
Disease that causes inflammation of the intestines
Crohns disease
Monomer of proteins
amino acids
main function of vili and microvilli in small intestine
absorption
Triangle shaped structure in the kidney
medulla
Stores uric acid and is made up of transitional epithelium
bladder
A genetic disorder that results is cysts on the kidneys
PKD
a monomer of carbohydrates or starch
glucose, monosaccaride
Series of veins that that carry blood from capillaries of digestive tract to liver
hepatic portal system
Hormone that could indicate pregnancy if found in a female urine sample
hCG