5.1 Intro to Urinalysis Flashcards
Bowman’s Capsule
portion of the nephron that receives the glomerular filtrate
Cortex
the outer layer of an organ
Cystitis
inflammation of the bladder
Dialysate
solution used in dialysis
Distal Convoluted Tubule
portion of the renal tubule that empties into the collecting tubule
Glomerular Filtrate
the acellular, low protein ultra filtrate of plasma that passes form the glomerular capillary to the space of Bowman’s capsule ad from which urine is formed
Glomerulonephritis
inflammation of the glomeruli
Glomerulus
a small bundle of capillaries that is the filtering portion of the nephron
Kidney
organ where urine is formed
Loop of Henle
U-shaped portion of the renal tubule
Medulla
inner portion of an organ
Nephron
the structural and functional unit of the kidney
Nephropathy
kidney disease
Nephrotoxic
toxic kidney cells
Peritoneum
membrane lining the abdominal cavity
Proximal Convoluted Tubule
portion of the renal tubule that collects filtrate from Bowman’s capsule
Pyelitis
inflammation of the renal pelvis
Pyelonephritis
inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis
Renal Hilus
concavity in the kidney where nerves and vessels enter or exit
Renal Pelvis
funnel shaped expansion of the upper portion of the ureter that receives urine from the renal tubules
Renal Threshold
blood concentration above which a substance not normally excreted by the kidneys appears in the urine
Renal Tubule
small tube of the nephron hat collects and concentrates urine
Tubular Necrosis
death of the tissue compromising the renal tubules
Ureter
tube carrying the urine from the kidney to the bladder
Urethra
canal through which urine is discharges from the bladder
Urinary Bladder
organ where urine is held
Urinary Tract Infection
infection in the urinary tract
Urine
excretory fluid produced by the kidneys
