urinary system Flashcards
1
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urinary system
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consists two kidneys, two uterers, a bladder, and a urethre
2
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anuria
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without/no urine
3
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oliguria
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decreased urination
4
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body has ____ and ____ kidneys
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left and right
5
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kidneys
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filter blood and remove waste products in the form of urine
6
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waste products include
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nitrogenous waste from breakdown of proteins, toxic substances mineral salts excess glucose water
7
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ren/o, renal
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relating to the kidneys
8
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nephr/o
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of or pertaining to the kidneys
9
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ureters
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muscular tubes that connect kidney to the bladder
10
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ureters are a natural valve that prohibits
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back flow
11
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urine enters bladder on average every
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10 to 30 seconds
12
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bladder is extremely
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elastic
13
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bladder has
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sphincter muscle that controls urine flow into the urethra
14
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bladder serves as a
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storage space for urine
15
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bladder excretes
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urine through urethra
