GI 1
Undigested material is eliminated in the feces by what digestive process
What is elimination
This separates out the stomach from the duodenum
What is the pyloric sphincter
This is the functional unit of the kidney
What is the nephron
This hormone structure degenerates if pregnancy does not occur
What is the corpus luteum
The egg is viable for this long
What is a day
Pepsin targets this molecule
What is protein
The bone marrow is stimulated via this from the renal system
What is EPO
Drug class that causes increased urine production
What are diuretics
This layer of tissue supports the the fertilized egg
What is the endometrium
A surge of this coincides with ovulation
What is LH
These are microscopic projections that increase surface area
What are microvilli
Proteins are made up of amino acids, containing all of them is considered
What is a complete protein
Returning fluid and solutes back to the tubule
What is tubular secretion
This is detected by pregancacy tests
These 2 hormones prevent ovulation during pregnancy
What is E/P
What protects the stomach lining from acid
What is mucus
This is activated by the kidneys and is involved in calcium absorbtion
What is vit D
This is the conduit urine travels as it goes from the calyx to the ureter
What is the renal pelvis
Sperm are stored here
What is the epididymis
This structure connects mom to baby in utero
What is the umbilical cord
Nutrient rich blood travel to the liver via what structure
What is the hepatic portal system
Lipids enter the blood via what mechanism
What is the lymphatic system
This neuronal mediated process is carried out by stretch receptors in the bladder and is involved in emptying
What is the micturition reflex
What is specific structure implants in the uterus
What is a blastocyst
This gland produces a fluid to decrease friction in the urethra
What are the bulbourethral glands