study guide reproductive and urinary 1 Flashcards
Absence of Urine
Anuria
Inflammation of the Bladder
Cystitis
Painful Menstrual Flow
Dysmenorrhea
The finger-like structures of the fallopian tube that catch the ovum
Fimbriae
Another word for Urination
Micturition
The functional unit of the kidneys
Working tissue of kidney that filters blood
Nephron
Voiding at Night
Nocturia
The presence of excessive number of white blood cells in the urine
Pyuria
Male Gonad
Testis
A surgical cutting and tying of the
vas deferens to prevent the passage of sperm
Vasectomy
The testes are surrounded by a tough membrane called the
Tunica Albuginea
Inner portion of the kidneys
Medulla
Cup-shaped top of a Nephron
Bowman’s Capsule
What is the lower, narrow part of the uterus that extends into the vagina
Cervix
A specialized form of milk that delivers essential nutrients and antibodies in a form that the newborn can digest
Colostrum