S2 T7 Flashcards
Enlarged prostate gland characterized by difficulty urinating.
Benine Prostatic hyperplasia
A progressive loss of renal function.
chronic kidney disease
A condition in which the kidney is unable to clear or filter the blood properly.
chronic kidney failure
Inflammation of the urinary bladder caused by infection, resulting in the increased urge to urinate and a burning sensation upon urinating.
cystitis
A buildup of fluid in the tissues of the body, commonly in the extremities, such as the ankles, or in the lungs.
edema
Occurs when the kidneys are no longer able to meet the body’s needs.
end-stage renal disease
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.
Kidney stones
Tumor growth in the prostate gland, usually characterized by difficulty urinating.
prostate cancer
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.
renal disease
An involuntary release of urine when pressure is applied to the abdomen.
Stress incontinence
inflammation of the urethra.
Urethritis
A loss of control of urination.
Urinary incontinence
Infection of any part of the urinary tract, usually the urethra and urinary bladder, caused by bacteria.
Urinary tract infection
The Urinary System consists of the
Kidneys, Renal Bladder, Ureter ,and Urethra
what are the major excretory organs in the body.
Kidneys
Urine is transported from the kidneys to the urinary bladder in slender tubes called
Ureters
Urine is excreted from the body through the
Urethra
what is just above the kidney that releases hormones, including epinephrine (adrenaline), norepinephrine, and aldosterone.
Adrenal glands
what is a hormone secreted by the adrenal gland that works primarily to increase sodium and water reabsorption, which increases blood pressure.
Aldosterone
what is released by the posterior pituitary that works in the collecting ducts of the kidney to reabsorb water.
antidiuretic hormone
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.
Glomerulus
is a synonym for urination.
Micturition
The functional unit of the kidney.
nephron
The diffusion of water from a low concentration across a semipermeable membrane.
Osmosis
Root word meaning pertaining to the kidney.
Ren/i Ren/o Renal
Enzyme released in response to a decrease in blood pressure that stimulates the liver to produce ANG 1.
Renin
The process of conserving water, bicarbonate, glucose, and protein from the glomerular filtrate by the tubules.
Tubular Resorbtion
The passage of unnecessary substances from the nephron tubule into the urine.
Tubular Secretion
Urination; excretion in the urine.
Uresis
The examination of the urine to determine the presence of certain substances (sugar, blood)
Urinalysis
Used to treat conditions affecting the flow of urine. Symptoms can include difficulty urinating, painful urination, urinary frequency, and urgency.
Urinary tract agents
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.
Loop diuretics
Work in the DCT to decrease blood pressure by decreasing blood volume.
Thiazide diuretic
Are also known as Aldosterone Antagonists. Aldosterone is a hormone responsible for reabsorbing water in the DCT.
Potassium-sparing diuretic
