DISORDERS
STRUCTURES
ORGANS
FUNCTIONS
MISCELLANEOUS
100
A solid piece of material that forms from crystallization of excreted substances
What are kidney stones
100
Cortex-like tissue separating the pyramids
What is the renal columns
100
This organ is 10-12 inches long and 1/4 inch thick
What are the ureters
100
This maintains the purity and constancy of our internal fluids
What is the kidneys
100
The outer region of the kidneys
What is the renal cortex
200
Cloudy or odorous urine, blood in urine, nausea and vomiting
What are symptoms of kidney stones
200
This brings blood, wastes, water to each kidney at the Hilus
What is renal artery
200
These sit atop each of the kidneys
What is the adrenal glands
200
Rids the body of wastes while regulating water, electrolytes and acid base balence of the blood
What is urinary system
200
Contains everything the blood plasma does
What is filtrate
300
Strikes peole between the ages of 20-40
What are kidney stones
300
These are the structural and functional units of the kidneys and are responsible for forming urine
What are nephrons
300
This smooth, collapsible, muscular sac is located in the pelvis
What is the urinary bladder
300
Prevents water loss in the urine
What is ADH
300
The three processes involved in urine formation
What is filtration, reabsorption, and secretion
400
Urinate when u feel the urge, drink cranberry juice and large amounts of Vitamin C
What is prevention for UTI
400
Medial to the hilus, flat basin-like cavity
What is the renal pelvis
400
Carries urine by peristalsis from the bladder to the outside of the body
What is the urethra
400
Involuntary muscle that keeps the urethra closed when urine is not being passed
What is the internal urethral sphincter
400
Respond to change in blood volume by stimulating the pituitary gland to release hormones
What is osmoreceptors
500
Antibacterial medications, behavior modifications, drinking plenty of water
What are treatments for UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)
500
Takes filtered blood to the body
What is the renal vein
500
Each runs from the hilus to the back of the bladder
What are the ureters
500
Blood composition depends on 3 major factors
What is Diet, cell metabolism, and urine output
500
The dimensions of an adult kidney
What is 5 inches long, 2.5 inches wide, 1 inch thick
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