Urinary system by Destiny Munn

1. bladder

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A 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 convoluted tubule.

3. cortex

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the outer section of kidney

4. excretory system

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another name fore the urinary system

5. glomerulus

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a cluster of capillaries

6. hilum

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A notched or indented area through the ureter, nerves, blood vessels, and lymph vessels that enter and leave the kidney

7. homeostasis

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

8. kidneys

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The two-beaned shaped organs located on either side of the vertebrae column

9. medulla

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the inner section of the kidney

10. nephrons

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Microscopic filtering units located in the kidneys

11. renal pelvis

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a funneled shaped structure that is the first section of the ureter

12. ureters

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two muscular tubes that are 10-12 inches long in length

13. urethra

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the tube that carries the urine from the bladder to the outside

14. urinary meatus

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The external opening from the urethra

15. urinary system

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Also known as the excretory system, removes waste and excess water from the body and balancing the acid- based

16. urine

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The liquid waste produced by the urinary system

17. void

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To urinate or micturate