Micturition
This is another term for urination or voiding
Micturition
This condition is involuntary loss of urine
Urinary incontinence (enuresis)
This lab test examines urine physically, chemically, and microscopically
Urinalysis
This tissue lines the ureters and stretches to accommodate urine flow
Transitional epithelium
This condition occurs when the kidneys make urine but the bladder cannot empty
Urinary retention
This sphincter is under voluntary control
External sphincter
This type of incontinence causes intermittent dribbling from an overdistended bladder
Overflow incontinence
Dilute urine usually appears this color
Light yellow to yellow
This term describes the largest amount of a substance that can be reabsorbed at one time
Transport maximum (Tmax)
This occurs when the kidneys stop producing urine entirely
Urinary suppression
This reflex causes contraction of the bladder wall and relaxation of the internal sphincter
Emptying reflex
This type is common after stroke, Parkinsonism, or spinal cord injury
Reflex incontinence
Dark amber urine often indicates this
Concentrated urine / dehydration
This specialized capillary network surrounding the renal tubules allows reabsorption back into the bloodstream
Peritubular capillaries
Inflammation or infection of the bladder is called this
Cystitis
Bladder pressure is typically not reached until this volume
300-400 mL
This term refers to bedwetting at night
Nocturnal enuresis
A urine sample is cloudy and positive for nitrites and leukocyte esterase. This most strongly suggests what condition?
Urinary tract infection (UTI)
This solution has a high solute concentration and pulls water by osmosis.
Hyperosmotic
A dangerous accumulation of waste products in the bloodstream is called this
Uremia
This action can temporarily suppress the urge to urinate
Voluntary contraction of the external sphincter
Unpredictable voiding caused by loss of spinal innervation is called this
Neurogenic bladder
A urinalysis shows glucose present in the urine because blood glucose exceeded the kidney’s ability to reabsorb it. This phenomenon occurs after exceeding what concept?
Renal threshold
Flow of filtrate in opposite directions in the loop of Henle is called this
Countercurrent flow
A patient with a T6 spinal cord injury experiences involuntary bladder emptying without warning or sensation. What is this condition called?
Reflex incontinence