Creative Study Chapter 12 Flashcards
1
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Function of the kidneys
A
Filter blood; Secrete water and nitrogenous wastes in urine; Regulate blood levels of important substances, such as water, sodium, and potassium
2
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albumin/o
A
protein
3
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bacteri/o
A
bacteria
4
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cyst/o
A
bladder or sac
5
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vesic/o
A
bladder or sac
6
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dips/o
A
thirst
7
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glomerul/o
A
glomerulus (small ball)
8
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gluc/o
A
glucose (sugar)
9
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glucos/o
A
glucose (sugar)
10
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glyc/o
A
glucose (sugar)
11
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ket/o
A
ketone bodies
12
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keton/o
A
ketone bodies
13
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lith/o
A
stone
14
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meat/o
A
meatus (opening)
15
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nephr/o
A
kidney
