Parts of the system
Covered by protective fascia which keeps them in place
what are kidneys?
A prefix used when referring to the ureter
what is ureter/o?
a disease characterized by hypoproteinemia, where the glomeruli allow for the loss of protein
what is nephrotic syndrome?
excessive acidity of body fluids
what is acidosis?
GFR
what is the glomerular filtration rate?
Has a trigone muscle at the base and contains four layers
what is the bladder?
A suffix commonly used to refer to the kidney
what is Reno-?
A condition commonly caused due to dehydration, the pH of urine being abnormal. This condition normally forms in the kidneys then moves to the bladder.
what are urinary stones?
Deficiency of potassium in the blood
what is hypokalemia?
UTI
what is urinary tract infection?
Carries the urine from the kidneys to the bladder
what are the ureters?
A root word or combining term used when referring to the urethra
what is Urethro-?
A disorder characterized by the presence of blood in the urine
what is hematuria?
the presence of pus in the urine
what is pyuria?
EPO
what is erythropoietin?
Contains an involuntary muscle that is surrounded by detrusor muscle, longer in males in comparison to females
what is the urethra?
A prefix that refers to an opening
what is meat/o?
inflammation of the urethra, commonly associated with STIs such as chlamydia
what is urethritis?
the separation of substances by passing through a somewhat permiable membrane. Used to get rid of unwanted substances when the kidneys are missing or not functioning properly
what is dialysis?
Tm
what is maximal transport capacity?
Removes waste products from blood and helps regulate electrolytes and water
what is the nephron?
A prefix used when referring to the glomerulus
what is glomerul/o?
A disorder that involves the inflammation of the kidney in the glomeruli. The chronic form can lead to renal failure
what is glomerulonephritis?
the presence of glucose in the urine, typically in cases of diabetes mellitus
what is glycosuria?
IVP
what is intravenous pyelography?