Ch. 7.12 Urinary System Key Terms
What does Bladder mean?
Bladder means a hollow, muscular sac that lies behind the symphysis pubis and at the midline of the pelvic cavity.
What does homeostasis mean?
homeostasis means a state of equilibrium or constant state of natural balance in the internal environment of the body.
What does ureters mean?
ureters means two muscular tubes approximately 10-12 inches in length.
WHat does void mean?
void means urinate or micturate.
What does renal basin mean?
renal basin means renal pelvis.
What does Bowman's capsule mean?
Bowman's capsule means The substances filtered out in the glomerulus enter the next section of the nephron.
What does kidneys mean?
kidneys means two bean-shaped organs located on either side of the vertebral column, behind the upper part of the.
What does urethra mean?
urethra means the tube that carries the urine from the bladder to the outside.
What does renal fascia mean?
renal fascia means fibrous capsule.
What does Peristalsis mean?
Peristalsis means a rhythmic, wavelike motion of muscle.
What does cortex mean?
cortex means the outer section of the kidney.
What does medulla mean?
medulla means the inner section of the kidney.
What does Urinary meatus mean?
Urinary meatus means The external opening.
What does glucose mean
glucose mean sugar.
What does rugae mean?
rugae means a mucous membrane lining arranged in a series of folds.
What does glomerulus mean?
glomerulus means a cluster of capillaries.
What does nephrons mean?
nephrons means aid in the production of urine.
What does Urinary system mean?
Urinary system means responsible for removing certain wastes and excess water from the body and for maintaining the body's acid-base or pH balance.
What does Excess glucose mean?
Excess glucose means remain in the tubule and become known as the concentrated liquid called urine.
What does visceral mean?
visceral means smooth.
What does hilum mean?
hilum means a notched or indented area through which the ureter, nerves, blood vessels, and lymph vessels enter and leave the kidney.
What does Renal pelvis mean?
Renal pelvis means a funnel-shaped structure that is the first section of the ureter.
What does Urine mean?
Urine means the concentrated liquid.
What does mineral salts mean?
mineral salts means some water, and wastes (including urea, uric acid, and creatinine) remain in the tubule and become known as the concentrated liquid called urine.
What does acircular sphincter muscle mean?
A circular sphincter muscle means controls the opening to the bladder to prevent emptying.