7 Urinary System Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
Cortex
A
outer region of an organ
2
Q
Creatinine
A
Nitrogenous waste excreted in the urine. Creatine clearance is a measure of efficiency of the kidneys
3
Q
Erythropoietin (EPO)
A
Hormone secreted by the kidney to stimulate production of RBC by bone marrow.
4
Q
Meatus
A
opening or canal
5
Q
medulla
A
inner region of an organ
6
Q
renin
A
hormone secreted by the kidney to raise blood pressure by influencing vasoconstriction
7
Q
trigone
A
triangular area in the bladder
