Urinary System Flashcards
1
Q
Cali/o, calic/o
A
Calyx
2
Q
Cyst/o
A
urinary bladder
3
Q
Glomerul/o
A
Glomerulus
4
Q
Nephr/o
A
Kidney
5
Q
Pyel/o
A
Renal pelvis
6
Q
Ren/o
A
Kidney
7
Q
Ur/o
A
Urine, urinary tract
8
Q
Ureter/o
A
Ureter
9
Q
Urethr/o
A
Urethra
10
Q
Urin/o
A
Urine
11
Q
Vesic/o
A
Urinary bladder
12
Q
What is the primary function of the urinary system?
A
Excretion of metabolic wastes, and fluid and electrolyte balance
13
Q
Which anatomical structure in the urinary system differs in position and length between male and female, but serves the same function with regard to urine, and is often treated the same?
A
Urethra
14
Q
Structures of the urinary system
A
Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra