C7: Urinary Flashcards
1
Q
Electrolyte
A
Chemical element that carries an electrical charge when dissolved in water
2
Q
Nephron
A
Glomenrulus and renal tabule combine to form a unit
3
Q
Erythropoietin
A
Hormone that stimulates red blood cell production in bone marrow
4
Q
Urea
A
Major nitrogenous waste excreted by urine
5
Q
3 steps of urine formation
A
Glomerular - filtration
Tubular - reabsorption
Tubular - secretion
6
Q
Sodium
A
Electrolyte regulated in the blood and urine by the kidneys
