Urinary System Anatomy
The functional units of the kidneys.
nephron
Holds urine until it can be eliminated from the body.
Bladder
Susie c/o frequency, hematuria, and dysuria. She is diagnosed with a bladder infection. What condition is it?
cystitis
Layer of skin that has no nerves or blood vessels.
epidermis
What is the inner layer of the eye?
retina
Carries urine from kidneys to bladder
ureters
Transports urine from bladder to outside environment.
urethra
John c/o dysuria, a discharge of pus, and itching of the urinary meatus. What type of UTI does John have?
urethritis
Who was Elizabeth Blackwell?
First female physician in the USA
Which valve is located between the left atrium & left ventricle of the heart?
bicuspid/mitral valve
hillum
medulla
Kevin has intense pain in his right lower back, hematuria, and frequency. Per his diagnosis, his doctor advised him to increase his fluid intake and strain his urine. What condition does Kevin have?
renal calculi (kidney stones)
What types of nerves carry messages from all parts of the body to the brain & spinal cord?
What type of respiration occurs when O2 & CO2 are exchanged between the tissue cells and the bloodstream?
internal respiration
Section of the kidney that contains most of the nephrons
cortex
First part of the convoluted tubule that receives filtrate from the glomerulus
Bowman's capsule
Brent has a condition that causes progressive scarring and sclerosis of the glomeruli, which will eventually lead to renal failure. What condition does Brent have?
chronic glomerulonephritis
Skin condition characterized by thickened, reddish areas of the skin that are covered in silver/white scales.
psoriasis
Which specific part of the ear provides for balance and equilibrium?
semi-circular canals of the inner ear
The "ball" of capillaries where filtration of the blood occurs.
glomerulus
Urine is drained away from the nephron by the _______.
collecting tubules (ducts)
What condition is caused pyogenic bacteria colonizing within the renal pelvis?
pyelonephritis
Which muscle, located on the upper back and neck, shrugs the shoulders and extends the head?
trapezius muscle
How much movement does a diarthrosis joint have?