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Chapter 25 Flashcards

Urinary System

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Describe the function anatomy of the ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra

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  • Ureters: transport urine from kidneys to urinary bladder
  • Urinary bladder: temporary storage reservoir for urine
  • Urethra: transports urine out of body
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How does countercurrent flow contribute to kidney function?

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countercurrent: regulates urine concentration

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Define: micturition

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The action of urinating

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Cells of ascending limb; contain chemoreceptors that sense NaCl content of filtrate

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Macula densa

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What is the role of the juxtaglomerular complex (JGC)?

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Regulating the rate of filtrate formation and blood pressure

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Define: glomerular filtration rate (GFR)

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Volume of filtrate formed per minute by both kidneys

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