Urinary Terms by Rachenely Sanchez Guerrero

1. Bladder

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hollow muscular sac that lies behind the symphysis pubis and at the midline of the pelvic cavity

2. Bowman's capsule

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a C-shaped structure that surrounds the glomerulus and is the start of the convoluted tubule

3. Cortex

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the outer section of the kidney, contains most of the nephrons which aid in the production of urine

4. Excretory system

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the urinary system, responsible for removing certain wastes and excess water from the body and for maintaining the body's acid-base balance

5. Glomerulus

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a cluster of capillaries

6. Hilum

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a notched or indented area through which the ureter, nerves, blood vessel, and lymph vessels enter and leave the kidney

7. Homeostasis

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a state of equilibrium or constant state of natural balance in the internal environment of the body

8. Kidneys

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are two bean-shaped organs located on either side of the vertebral column, behind the upper part of the abdominal cavity, and separated from this cavity by the peritoneum

9. Medulla

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the inner section of the kidney, contains most of the collecting tubules

10. Nephrons

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are microscopic filtering units located in the kidneys

11. Renal Pelvis

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(renal basin), funnel shaped structure that is the first section of the ureter

12. Ureters

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two muscular tubes approximately 10-12 inches in length, extends from the renal pelvis of each kidney to the bladder

13. Urethra

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tube that carries the urine from the bladder to the outside

14. Urinary meatus

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external opening of the urethra

15. Urinary system

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responsible for removing certain wastes and excess water from the body and for maintaining the bodys acid-base balance

16. Urine

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liquid waste product produced by the urinary system

17. Void

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urinate or micturate