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S2 T7 Flashcards

1
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Enlarged prostate gland characterized by difficulty urinating.

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Benine Prostatic hyperplasia

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2
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A progressive loss of renal function.

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chronic kidney disease

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A condition in which the kidney is unable to clear or filter the blood properly.

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chronic kidney failure

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4
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Inflammation of the urinary bladder caused by infection, resulting in the increased urge to urinate and a burning sensation upon urinating.

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cystitis

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5
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A buildup of fluid in the tissues of the body, commonly in the extremities, such as the ankles, or in the lungs.

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edema

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6
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Occurs when the kidneys are no longer able to meet the body’s needs.

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end-stage renal disease

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7
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Crystals that develop in the kidneys, ureters, or urethra composed of calcium, uric acid, or other compounds, which cause difficulty urinating, blood in the urine, and extreme pain.

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Kidney stones

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8
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Tumor growth in the prostate gland, usually characterized by difficulty urinating.

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prostate cancer

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9
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pertaining to kidneys, usually seen in patients with diabetes mellitus and high blood pressure, resulting in several complications. It also affects the blood levels of certain medications in the body.

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renal disease

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10
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An involuntary release of urine when pressure is applied to the abdomen.

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Stress incontinence

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11
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inflammation of the urethra.

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Urethritis

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12
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A loss of control of urination.

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Urinary incontinence

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13
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Infection of any part of the urinary tract, usually the urethra and urinary bladder, caused by bacteria.

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Urinary tract infection

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14
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The Urinary System consists of the

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Kidneys, Renal Bladder, Ureter ,and Urethra

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15
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what are the major excretory organs in the body.

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Kidneys

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16
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Urine is transported from the kidneys to the urinary bladder in slender tubes called

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Ureters

17
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Urine is excreted from the body through the

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Urethra

18
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what is just above the kidney that releases hormones, including epinephrine (adrenaline), norepinephrine, and aldosterone.

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Adrenal glands

19
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what is a hormone secreted by the adrenal gland that works primarily to increase sodium and water reabsorption, which increases blood pressure.

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Aldosterone

20
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what is released by the posterior pituitary that works in the collecting ducts of the kidney to reabsorb water.

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antidiuretic hormone

21
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what is a collection of capillaries located at the beginning of the nephron responsible for the filtration of waste from the blood to form urine.

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Glomerulus

22
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is a synonym for urination.

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Micturition

23
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The functional unit of the kidney.

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nephron

24
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The diffusion of water from a low concentration across a semipermeable membrane.

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Osmosis

25
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Root word meaning pertaining to the kidney.

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Ren/i Ren/o Renal

26
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Enzyme released in response to a decrease in blood pressure that stimulates the liver to produce ANG 1.

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Renin

27
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The process of conserving water, bicarbonate, glucose, and protein from the glomerular filtrate by the tubules.

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Tubular Resorbtion

28
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The passage of unnecessary substances from the nephron tubule into the urine.

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Tubular Secretion

29
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Urination; excretion in the urine.

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Uresis

30
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The examination of the urine to determine the presence of certain substances (sugar, blood)

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Urinalysis

31
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Used to treat conditions affecting the flow of urine. Symptoms can include difficulty urinating, painful urination, urinary frequency, and urgency.

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Urinary tract agents

32
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Lowers blood pressure by decreasing the amount of water and sodium in the body. Sodium is one of the main electrolytes excreted normally by the nephron. Water is attracted to sodium, so where sodium goes, water follows.

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Loop diuretics

33
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Work in the DCT to decrease blood pressure by decreasing blood volume.

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Thiazide diuretic

34
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Are also known as Aldosterone Antagonists. Aldosterone is a hormone responsible for reabsorbing water in the DCT.

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Potassium-sparing diuretic

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