Anatomy
Bean-shaped organ by vertebral column
Kidney
Microscopic filtering unit in kidney
Nephron
Inflammation of the bladder is called _____.
Cystitis
Blood in urine
Hematuria
______ of the bladder disappears as it expands.
rugae
Inner section of kidney
Medulla
Cluster of capillaries in nephron
Glomerulus
redness and itching at the urinary meatus could indicate:
urethritis
Urination at night
Nocturia
______ occurs in the ureters to move urine from the renal pelvis to the bladder
peristalsis
Hollow muscular sac that stores urine
Bladder
C-shaped structure surrounding glomerulus
Bowman's capsule
Pus in the urine could indicate:
urethritis
The absence of Urine
Anuria
The process of maintaining a stable internal environment is called __________.
homeostasis
Because of the length of the urethra, women experience more ____.
UTI
Notched or indented area through which the ureter, nerves, blood vessels, and lymph vessels enter and leave the kidney
Hilum
white crystal deposits on skin seen during renal failure is called:
uremic frost
decreased amount of urine
Oliguria
The amount of urine produced daily
1500-2000 mL
Tube from kidney to bladder
Ureter
Funnel-shaped structure that is the first section of the ureter
Renal Pelvis
An ammonia odor to breath is indicator of:
Uremia
Involuntary urination
Incontinence
treatment for chronic glomerulonephritis often includes what type of diet?
low Na+ diet