Functions of Kidney (Chapter 7) Flashcards by Kevin Parks | Brainscape

Q

Remove nitrogenous waste

A

urea, creatinine, uric acid

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Balance water and electrolytes

A

(sodium, potassium)

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Q

Release hormones

A

renin, erythropoietin, calciferol

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Q

Degrade and eliminate hormones

A

from blood stream

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Urethra

A

tube that carries urine from the urinary bladder

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Urination or voiding

A

Process of expelling urine through the urethra

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Urinary meatus

A

External opening of the urethra

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Kidney

A

bean-shaped

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Ureter

A

tubes that carry urine from the kidneys

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Urinary Bladder

A

a hollow muscular sac that holds urine

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Trigone

A

triangular region at the base of the bladder

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